MCQST awarded physicist Andreas Wallraff the Distinguished Lecturer award. During his visit, we discussed research breakthroughs, the potential of quantum computing, exploring his perseverance, and passion for science communication.
"Identifying what truly excites you and persevering with patience is crucial."
Ipsita Das | Meet the MCQSTians: In this series, we regularly feature members of the MCQST community and offer insights into their research and career.
Exploring Munich's Quantum Ecosystem: Alumni Insights into the Summer Bachelor Program
Meet two alumni of our summer program, who live and study in two different parts of the world but share the same love for science.
"I am a theoretical physicist with a deep fascination for the experimental side of the field."
Sholeh Razavian | Meet the MCQSTians: In this series, we regularly feature members of the MCQST community and offer insights into their research and career.
Right Place at the Right Time: Master’s in QST in Munich
Aaron Sander was part of the first cohort attending the Master in QST program. Staying in Munich was not planned; however, Aaron made the most of the local ecosystem to foster his curiosity and passion for quantum physics.
"Just keep thinking"
Zahra Khanian | Meet the MCQSTians: in this series, we regularly feature members of the MCQST community.
Layla Hormozi: Finding Her Own Way
Layla Hormozi of the Brookhaven National Laboratory gave a talk at MCQST in August 2022 as part of its Women in QST Series. We sat down with her to discuss her work, indirect career paths, and the exciting potential of topological quantum computing.
Wearing Quantum Science on Her Sleeve
Viktoria Patapovich is a Bachelor’s student in computer science and mathematics at LMU who wanted to connect with other people passionate about quantum computing. She combined her love of quantum science and painting to found a new online marketplace called Quantum Merch.
Mikhail Lukin: Entering a New Quantum World
MCQST awarded physicist Mikhail Lukin the Distinguished Lecturer award in May 2022. We sat down with him to discuss how he began his career and what the future of quantum machines may look like.
“Be confident about what you know and be curious about what you don’t”
Aisha Aqeel | Meet the MCQSTians: in this series, we regularly feature members of the MCQST community.
Quantum Hackathons: Easier Than Battling Imposter Syndrome?
March 8th is International Women's Day. In order to highlight the experiences of women working in quantum science and technology, Master's student Emily Haworth reflects on her experience as a woman attending a quantum hackathon.
"I think it is important to always work towards a goal"
Farsane Tabataba-Vakili | Meet the MCQSTians: in this series, we regularly feature members of the MCQST community.
"The broader research environment in Munich is outstanding"
Björn Sbierski | Meet the MCQSTians: in this series, we regularly feature members of the MCQST community.
Seed Funding: A Match Made in Munich
MCQST's Seed Funding program helps launch a new project from Andreas Stier and Dominik Bucher
The Magic of Rotated Graphene Sheets
Dmitri Efetov was recently appointed Professor of Solid State Physics at LMU. Learn more about his work with 2D materials, and how it brought him to Munich.
Pascale Senellart: "I have to do quantum physics"
Pascale Senellart developed a method to efficiently generate single photons using quantum dots. She discussed her career, her quantum tech startup, and her life in this interview.
Coming to Munich was an easy decision
Nathan Wilson | Meet the MCQSTians: in this series, we regularly feature members of the MCQST community.
Theodor Hänsch: A Lifetime of Curiosity
Professor Dr. Theodor Hänsch celebrates his 80th birthday on 30. Oct, 2021. What does the life of a Nobel Prize Winner look like? Science journalist Hubert Filser sat down with Prof. Hänsch to talk about a lifetime of scientific curiosity, his encounters with Steve Jobs, and why his work is not yet finished.
On the verge of a new paradigm
Viviana Villafañe | Meet the MCQSTians: they are curious about science and passionate about their research, have diverse careers paths, work in inter-disciplinary teams, and are at the forefront of the second quantum revolution. In this series, we regularly feature members of the MCQST community.
Being an independent researcher means facing the challenges that come with freedom.
Cambyse Rouzé | Meet the MCQSTians: they are curious about science and passionate about their research, have diverse careers paths, work in inter-disciplinary teams, and are at the forefront of the second quantum revolution. In this series, we regularly feature members of the MCQST community.
Never believe that you are not good enough. Do not let anyone tell you that.
Ángela Capel Cuevas | Meet the MCQSTians: they are curious about science and passionate about their research, have diverse careers paths, work in inter-disciplinary teams, and are at the forefront of the second quantum revolution. In this series, we regularly feature members of the MCQST community.
Be open-minded. Be honest. Be motivated.
Nadezhda Kukharchyk | Meet the MCQSTians: they are curious about science and passionate about their research, have diverse careers paths, work in inter-disciplinary teams and are at the forefront of the second quantum revolution. In this series, we regularly feature members of the MCQST community.
I really enjoy the diversity of mathematics used for studying mathematical physics
Amanda Young | Meet the MCQSTians: they are curious about science and passionate about their research, have diverse careers paths, work in inter-disciplinary teams and are at the forefront of the second quantum revolution. In this series, we regularly feature members of the MCQST community.
Two worlds entangled: quantum technology and (bio)chemistry
Dominik Bucher, MCQST member, has received the prestigious Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) this year. Science journalist Hubert Filser has interviewed Dominik on his fascination with science, passion for chemistry, and working on pioneering interdisciplinary work .
Searching the big answers
Fabian Grusdt, one of the first MCQST START Fellows, has received the prestigious Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). Science journalist Hubert Filser has interviewed Fabian on his passion for physics, career, and future plans.
A quantum computer builder
Stefan Filipp, newly appointed TUM professor and WMI director, returns to academia to pursue his scientific curiosity and joins the MCQST community.
Quantum physics on stage: an interview with Christoph Sünderhauf
What does looking for an apartment in Munich and quantum scrambling have in common? Christoph Sünderhauf, PhD Student at MCQST, answered this on stage and won first place at the Q-Science Slam in Stuttgart earlier this year.
Diversity Day 2020
26 May 2020 marks the 8th Diversity Day - an initiative by Charta der Vielfalt. At MCQST we would like to take this opportunity to further raise awareness on the benefits of a diverse workplace and society.
International Day against Homo- Trans- and Biphobia
17 May is the international day against Homo- Trans- and Biophobia. We would like to raise awareness for the discrimination that members of the LGBTQI+ community still face in science and academia.
MCQST Community: life in the time of coronavirus
The worldwide spread of COVID-19 is changing a lot about how we work and keep in touch with colleagues, friends, and family. Check out how "the new normal" looks like for our community.
Did Greta Thunberg create the Corona virus?
Friedemann Reinhard, co-coordinator of the Quantum Metrology and Sensing research unit within MCQST, shares his thoughts on how COVID-19 has impacted scientific life and the subsequent environmental consequences.
Building the way to the quantum computer
Dr. Marissa Giustina, senior research scientist and quantum electronics engineer in the Google AI Quantum team, kicked-off the MCQST Women in Quantum Science and Technology (QST) series on 13.09.2019. Science journalist Felicitas Mokler attended the event and sat down and talked with Marissa about her work and her path towards research. We invite you to discover the entire interview.
Insights from I,Scientist - The conference on gender, career paths and networking
Karen Wintersperger, PhD student in Prof. Bloch's group at LMU, shares her insights from attending the I,Scientist conference. The event took place in September 2019 in Berlin and is focused on gender, different career paths in academia, and networking with peers, mentors, and experts.
Is it still necessary to attract attention to inequalities between men and women?
Worldwide the 8th of March is recognized as International Women’s Day. The main reason and significance behind this celebration comes from a desire to encourage and grow civil awareness. We draw inspiration from this and we have asked ourselves: is it still necessary to celebrate women and attract attention to inequalities and injustices between men and women?
John Preskill
MCQST awarded John Preskill the Distinguished Lecturer prize in 2019. We sat down to talk about the scientist's career, continuos passion and curriosity for quantum science, and a bet with Stephen Hawking.