'NEUQUAM' research team 

Our team investigates emergent behavior in driven–dissipative systems, with a focus on thematic crossovers that bridge condensed matter physics, AMO science, and quantum information. We concentrate on open quantum systems where strong inter-particle correlations are essential for capturing dynamics and for shaping novel phases of matter which cannot be understood solely through single-particle physics or simple collective degrees of freedom.

While much of our attention is directed toward many-body quantum optics experiments and near-term quantum information applications, our conceptual and methodological perspective remains rooted in the traditions of condensed matter theory and non-equilibrium statistical mechanics.

Our activities are embedded in a vibrant network of collaborations, both local and international, spanning the USA, Switzerland, Spain, and Germany. In addition to that, we run a satellite team at the ICTP-SAIFR of São Paolo in Brazil. Check out the 'Quantum-SAIFR' webpage to find out more! 

We rank teamwork and dedication as our highest values. 

How we got here

The group was established in October 2019 at the JGU of Mainz, and it relocated in August 2025 to SUNY Buffalo, at Niagara Falls. During our German era, we were part of the SFBs 'Elasto-Q-Mat' and 'QuCoLiMa', of the national and European consortia 'TopDyn' and 'QuSiED', and led a series of international workshops in partnership with 'SPICE' at JGU Mainz.