Bridging Theoretical and Experimental Frontiers in Quantum Materials

The field of quantum materials is undergoing a transformative period. Breakthroughs in designing and probing new quantum materials—including quantum magnets, unconventional superconductors, topological and correlated flat-band systems, and low-dimensional materials—have revealed a plethora of novel quantum phases and emergent phenomena.

At the frontier of these advances are the synthesis of exotic materials, the development of experimental techniques, and the new frameworks in theoretical modeling.

This field features a particularly close collaborations between theoretical and experimental communities, to resolve the complexity of strong correlation and interacting degrees of freedom, understanding material based phenomena, and propose their applications in quantum and information technologies.

Co-organized by Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) and the Trans-Scale Quantum Science Institute (TSQS) of the University of Tokyo, this workshop aims to bring together leading international experts and emerging researchers from both theoretical and experimental communities to foster in-depth and interdisciplinary discussions on novel quantum phases, emergent phenomena, and their implications for quantum and information technologies. We intend to cover a range of timely and exciting topics in quantum materials, including:

    •    Quantum magnetism and spintronics
    •    Flat-band physics and quantum geometry
    •    Quantum matter driven out of equilibrium
    •    Unconventional superconductors

The program will consist of a two-day school designed to establish a common foundation for graduate students and early-career researchers, followed by a three-day symposium featuring invited and contributed talks that highlight recent breakthroughs, open challenges, and opportunities for future international collaboration.

Workshop website: https://www.oist.jp/conference/bridging-theoretical-and-experimental-frontiers-quantum-materials

OIST is deeply committed to the advancement of women in science, in Japan and worldwide. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.