Centre for the Mathematics and Theoretical Physics of Quantum Non-Equilibrium Systems (CQNE)

Mission

The CQNE at the University of Nottingham serves as a focal point for fundamental and theoretical research on the properties, dynamics, and control of complex quantum systems. Its mission is to foster knowledge exchange across disciplines and to support joint activities such as seminars, workshops, international conferences, and specialised postgraduate training. The Centre is open to academic members of the University of Nottingham conducting research in related areas.

The CQNE is a joint initiative between the Schools of Mathematical Sciences and Physics & Astronomy that combines our expertise on the theoretical physics and mathematics of far-from-equilibrium quantum systems, with applications in quantum information, quantum metrology, condensed matter and hybrid systems.

PhD Opportunities

We regularly offer PhD projects jointly supervised by members of the Centre. For enquires please email us.

6706web

Members

Mathematical Sciences

Madalin Guta (CQNE Codirector)
Gerardo Adesso
Silke Weinfurtner

Physics & Astronomy

Kay Brandner (CQNE Codirector)
Andrew Armour
Adam Gammon-Smith
Juan P. Garrahan
Igor Lesanovsky
Weibin Li
Stephen Powell

Full list of academics, postdocs and students

Announcements

George McArdle and Adam Gammon-Smith are offering a 5-week MPAGS Training Module on Topological Quantum Matter. Lectures will take place between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Mondays, beginning on 2nd February. The course is open to all postgraduates and can be taken by PhD students for credits through MPAGS. If you would like to sign up, please contact the module teachers directly.