Members in alphabetical order
Members

Busch, Thomas
Professor
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Our research group works at the intersection of ultracold atoms and quantum many-body physics, exploring topics like quantum engineering, topological phenomena, and thermodynamic behavior in quantum systems. We use a mix of analytical tools and advanced computational methods to study how complex quantum behavior can arise from simple underlying interactions. I’m particularly interested in collaborating closely with both theorists and experimentalists to get a fuller picture of the rich dynamics these systems display. Our group includes a diverse mix of students and collaborators, and we’re always keen to support curious minds drawn to challenging and fundamental questions.

Dobrzyniecki, Jacek
Postdoc
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My research focuses on strongly correlated few-body quantum systems, with particular emphasis on ultracold systems in one dimension. In the past, I worked on designs of quantum simulators built of ultracold Rydberg atoms. My current research focuses on exploring the properties of Hubbard models, with applications in condensed matter physics.

Fogarty, Thomás
Staff Scientist
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My research focus is on quantum correlations in interacting cold atom systems. I mainly confine myself to one dimension and continuous systems, trying to unravel how interaction effects can be used to enhance the operation of quantum machines, in and out of equillibrium. Also I ocassionally partake in some quantum control, but only on Fridays.

Galindo, Andres
Research Intern
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I am particularly interested in quantum many-body systems, using tensor network methods to explore their properties. My research focuses on characterizing superfluidity in the spin-1 Bose-Hubbard model through Matrix Product States implemented in low-level programming language. My work bridges condensed matter theory, quantum simulations, and computational physics.
Hartley, Maxfield Linus
Rotation Student
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I am interested in the border between quantum and classical, specifically the places where classical behavior can be seen to emerge from quantum systems. In particular, I am interested in how the measurement of a quantum system might be described as a quantum process itself. I also have an interest in thermodynamics and the arrow of time. In my bachelors project, I tried to quantify the irreversibility of musical melodies using notions from non-equilibrium thermodynamics, searching for a ‘musical arrow of time.’

He, Wenbin
Postdoc
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My research interests include the quantum droplet and phase separation state in quantum mixture, as well as quantum phase transition. I aim to understand the exotic ground state and excited state of quantum matter. Ultimately, I hope to apply this knowledge to applications such as quantum control and metrology.

Henríquez Lira, Santiago
Research Intern
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My previous research focused on computational simulations of turbulent fluid dynamics. Currently, my academic work centers on the design of quantum combined cycles, aiming to exploit the most intriguing states of condensed matter; such as superfluidity, superconductivity, and Bose-Einstein condensation. In this context, the study of ultracold atoms plays a fundamental role in advancing quantum thermodynamics toward real-world applications.


Hoang, Tuan Duc
PhD Student
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My research interests lie in quantum thermodynamics, particularly using ultracold atomic systems in one-dimensional traps. Previously, I worked on hybrid classical-quantum algorithms for work extraction in spin-chain models. My current research focuses on nonequilibrium thermodynamics and the interplay between quantum correlations and work extraction in quantum batteries based on 1D ultracold gases.

Jain, Kritika
Postdoc
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My research explores light-matter interactions in hybrid quantum systems, particularly in optical nanofiber waveguides and cavity QED platforms for emerging quantum technologies. I have previously investigated spontaneous emission in quantum dot–metal nanoparticle systems. My current interest lies in superradiance and subradiance within waveguides, and in developing high-fidelity remote quantum gates in coupled-cavity architectures to support scalable, distributed quantum computing.
Kokaew, Wirawat
Rotation Student
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My research interests lie primarily in quantum physics. I have explored quantum control in noisy environments, classical shadows for quantum state tomography, and quantum-inspired neural optimization. Now, I am opening my new chapter on quantum chaos.

Koki, Sawako
Research Unit Administrator
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No matter how patiently the researchers explain their work to me, the moment I try to grasp it, it collapses.
It feels like I'm somewhere between understanding and not quite—both at the same time. Still, I do my best to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.
What I enjoy most in this role is watching researchers grow, glimpsing cutting-edge science, and meeting fascinating people from around the world.

Mishra, Chinmayee
Postdoc
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My interest lies in ultracold quantum gases, specifically Bose-Einstein condensates (BEC). I have worked in dipolar BEC for a long time, studying interesting solutions like solitons, droplets and supersolids etc. I have explored a few interesting topics that can be probed with BECs such as light-matter interaction and shortcuts to adiabaticity. My newest research interest is polarons in BEC.

Pendse, Abhijit
Postdoc
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My interests lie broadly in the field of Quantum Optics. My current research work focuses on ultracold atomic systems and Rydberg atoms interacting with ultracold atoms. Ultracold atomic systems offer highly tunable and well-controlled platforms for studying many-body quantum dynamics. The interaction between Rydberg atoms and these systems not only enables the exploration of many-body bound states but also provides a means to investigate tunable open quantum systems.
I have also recently been exploring the field of Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics, where the control over electromagnetic wave modes interacting with atoms enables fundamental studies of light-matter interactions.


Rojo Francàs, Abel
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My research focuses on few-particle systems confined in low-dimensional geometries. My objective is to study the correlations induced by the interparticle interactions, considering both ground and excited states. I am also interested in time-dependent few-particle systems and how the interactions and geometry affect the dynamics.


Žlabys, Giedrius
Postdoc
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My research interests focus on exploring quantum phenomena in ultracold atomic gases confined within precisely controlled traps. I am particularly interested in topological phases of matter, Floquet engineering, and time crystals. Additionally, I aim to apply machine learning techniques to address low-energy physics problems. Ultimately, my objective is to advance our understanding of the fundamental nature of quantum matter and investigate its potential applications in quantum computation and simulation.