Nonequilibrium Quantum Matter

Quantum matter far from equilibrium

We study how collective quantum phenomena and novel phases of quantum matter emerge far from thermal equilibrium. Our work classifies and characterizes non-thermal states in many-body systems and develops field-theoretic and computational tools to understand their dynamics, stability, and how such states can be harnessed in future quantum technologies.

Main research focus areas: 

• Digital and analog quantum circuits (NISQ): classifying novel phases of quantum matter and their dynamics.
• Ultracold quantum platforms (e.g., Rydberg gases, cold atoms in optical lattices): stabilizing nonequilibrium matter.
• Ultrafast-driven quantum materials (Mott / excitonic insulators): creating exotic states such as exciton liquids or nonequilibrium superconductors.