Michael Wimmer

Research interests
I am a condensed matter theorist, with a main focus on what I would call consisely "hybrid nanosystems". Quantum effects in nanostructures comprised of different materials can give rise to a whole new spectrum of fascinating physics, such as topological materials, non-Abelian anyons, or may have a potential technological impact.
Quite naturally, complex structures often ask for a numerical approach, going alongside trying to find more simple toy models that capture the physical essence. I do enjoy the numerical aspects of my work, too, and also spend time on developing new algorithms and techniques.
I collaborate often with experimentalists. Specifically, I am part of the topological quantum computation roadmap in QuTech, aiming at proving the non-Abelian statistics of Majorana fermions.
Contact and further information
Website: | http://www.michaelwimmer.org |
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Email: | m.t.wimmer@tudelft.nl |
Skype: | mike.wimmer |
Address: | F340, Lorentzweg 1, 2628CJ Delft, The Netherlands |
github: | michaelwimmer |
Google scholar: | (citation metrics) Michael Wimmer |
CV
2017-present: | Roadmap leader of the topological quantum computation roadmap |
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2015-present: | QuTech team leader (tenure-track) |
2013-2015: | FOM project leader at TU Delft |
2009-2013: | Post-doc at Universiteit Leiden (with Carlo Beenakker) |
2008-2009: | Post-doc at University of Regensburg (with Klaus Richter) |
2008: |
PhD at University of Regensburg
Supervisor: Klaus Richter
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