CQNE Members

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 or optomechanical hybrids, in particular in far-from-equilibrium and strongly nonlinear regimes that allow to explore a wide range of novel quantum dynamics.

Kay Brandner

(Physics & Astronomy)

Coarse-grained dynamics and memory effects in classical and quantum systems out of equilbrium. Quantum and stochastic thermodynamics. Quantum transport, in particular coherent conductors and their applications in quantum thermodynamics.

Adam Gammon-Smith

(Physics & Astronomy) 

Theoretical investigation of non-equilibrium dynamics and topological order in quantum many-body systems. In particular, the use of near-term quantum computers, to develop new algorithms for simulating such systems.

Juan P. Garrahan 

(Physics & Astronomy)

Statistical physics of supercooled liquids and glasses. Glass transitions and dynamic arrest. Constrained dynamics. Quantum non-equilibrium systems. Large deviation theory. Statistical mechanics of machine learning.

Madalin Guta 

(Mathematical Sciences)

Statistical and probabilistic methods for quantum information science, including quantum input-output dynamics, central limit and large deviations behaviour, metrology and dynamical phase transitions. Statistical methods for the estimation of large dimensional quantum states.

Igor Lesanovsky 

(Physics & Astronomy) (University of Tübingen)

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)

Creation and manipulation of strongly correlated states of light and matter, and fundamental properties of hydrogen-like atoms such as alkali atoms and singly charged alkaline-earth metal ions. Quantum optics and many-body physics. Quantum computation and communication.

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 no simple ordered states can be formed, including spin liquids, characterised by topological order and fractionalised excitations.

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.