People

Gerardo Adesso 

(Mathematical Sciences)

Quantum information theory, in particular characterisation of quantum coherence and correlations, and their applications for quantum-enhanced technologies such as quantum cryptography and metrology; dynamics and thermodynamics of open quantum systems.

Andrew Armour 

(Physics & Astronomy)

Engineered quantum systems such as superconducting circuits and nanoelectromechanical/optomechanical hybrids, in particular in far-from-equilibrium and strongly nonlinear regimes that allow to explore a wide range of novel quantum dynamics.

Bruno Bertini

(Physics & Astronomy) 

The main theme of my research revolves around the study of out-of-equilibrium quantum matter. In particular, my main goal is to identify the general principles governing the dynamics of quantum many-body systems. I chose to work in this field because it poses some of the most interesting questions of modern theoretical physics: it explores new emergent dynamical phenomena as well as long-standing gaps in our fundamental understanding of Nature. This quest also led me to consider aspects of many-body quantum chaos.

Kay Brandner

(Physics & Astronomy)

Quantum and stochastic thermodynamics, in particular theoretical investigations of microscopic thermal machines such as nano-scale heat engines and refrigerators; quantum transport, in particular coherent conductors and their applications in quantum thermodynamics; non-equilibrium dynamics of open quantum and classical systems.

Juan P. Garrahan 

(Physics & Astronomy)

Statistical physics of non-equilibrium systems, such as supercooled liquids and glasses and other soft matter; molecular self-assembly; large deviation methods; relaxation, non-ergodicity and non-equilibrium in quantum systems, both open and closed.

Madalin Guta 

(Mathematical Sciences)

Development of statistical and probabilistic theory and methodology for quantum information science, including the study of quantum input-output dynamics from the perspective of system identification, central limit and large deviations behaviour, metrology and dynamical phase transitions; development of statistical methods for the estimation of large dimensional quantum states.

Igor Lesanovsky 

(Physics & Astronomy)

Theoretical investigation of non-equilibrium phenomena in open and closed many-body ensembles as well as correlated quantum state generation and quantum simulation with focus on quantum optical systems and cold atomic Rydberg gases with long-range interactions.

Weibin Li

(Physics & Astronomy)

Theoretical studies of creation and manipulation of strongly correlated states of light-matter and fundamental properties of hydrogen-like atoms (alkali atoms and singly charged alkaline-earth metal ions), applied in combination to explore challenging questions in quantum optics, many-body physics, quantum computation and communication.

Beatriz Olmos 

(Physics & Astronomy)

Creation and analysis of many-body states with long-range interactions based on the virtual exchange of photons between atoms excited to low-lying quantum states. Due to the presence of collective modes of emission of photons, these open up a new route for the study of non-equilibrium quantum physics.

Stephen Powell 

(Physics & Astronomy)

Novel phases of matter in which strong correlations and large fluctuations coexist, particularly those resulting from frustration, where interactions compete and simple ordered states cannot be formed. Examples include so-called "spin liquids", characterised by the presence of topological order and the emergence of fractionalised excitations.

Adam Smith

(Physics & Astronomy) 

Theoretical investigation of non-equilibrium dynamics in closed quantum many-body systems. In particular, the use of near term quantum computers, and tools from machine learning, to develop new algorithms for simulating quantum dynamics. Additionally interested in quantum machine learning and topologically ordered systems.

Tommaso Tufarelli 

(Mathematical Sciences)

Theoretical quantum optics and quantum information. Particular interests include quantum estimation theory, quantum communication, modelling of quantised light-matter interactions, preparation and characterisation of non-classical states of light, the study of entanglement and other forms of quantum correlations.

Silke Weinfurtner 

(Mathematical Sciences)

Theoretical and experimental studies to investigate the interplay between gravity and quantum field theory/quantum mechanics, in particular, theoretical and experimental analogue gravity studies in fluids and superfluids.