Martine Schut

I am a physics and mathematics Ph.D. student (since Sep 2020) working on quantum gravity, large entangled systems, decoherence, noise analysis and on knot theory at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands.

As a part of the Fundamentals of the Universe Research Theme, I'm doing a PhD in both physics and mathematics, with Anupam Mazumdar (VSI) and Roland van der Veen (BI).

A short (incomplete) list of my interests:

• Entanglement-based quantum gravity tests in the lab

• Decoherence, shielding and noise analysis of quantum systems

• (gravitational) quantum sensing

• Creation of spatial superpositions in diamond NV centres

• Analysis of large entangled systems

• Fundaments/mathematical description of entanglement

• Invariants of (singular) knots and their connection to quantum entanglement
  
  

I received a MSc in theoretical physics from the University of Groningen, and did my research project on gravitational decoherence. I received the BSc in Physics from the University of Groningen with a minor in physics at the University of Calgary. I did my research project on particle detection in the LHCb detector and additionally received an Honours College in Philosophy medal.

Besides research, I enjoy being involved in science outreach events, teaching and organising seminars/events.