Our research is at the intersection of condensed matter physics, solid state chemistry, material science, and spectroscopy. We investigate quantum materials using photon scattering / spectroscopy techniques aiming to understand the microscopic mechanism leading to emergent phenomena.
Quantum emission in N-based systems
Quantum emission is a phenomenon appealing for applications in future quantum technologies such as cryptography and sensing. We aim at unveiling the microscopic mechanism leading to quantum emission in N-based system such as hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) and gallium nitride (GaN).
Superconductivity and Magnetism
Superconductivity and magnetism are central topics in condensed matter physics. Our research includes the precise detection of the elementary (spin, charge, orbital, and lattice) excitations in superconducting nickelates and cuprates with a goal of shedding light on the conditions leading to high temperature superconductivity.
Metal-To-Insulator transitions (MIT)
Phase transitions such as metal-to-insulator transitions in manganites are emergent phenomena central to condensed matter physics. Our work aims at uncovering the microscopic mechanisms driving these transitions through the use of advanced photon scattering techniques.
Photo-induced phase transitions
Ultrafast light pulses (few hundreds fs) can be used to study the fundamental properties of materials or to control and switch their properties . We aim to advance the understanding of quantum materials and control them through dedicated light pulses to explore their metastable and transient functionalities.