nireEHU ENRIQUE RICO ORTEGA
- Knowledge area
- Physical Chemistry
- Department
- Physical Chemistry
- Centre
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Electronic mail
- enrique.rico@ehu.eus
I have been actively performing physics research for the last 15 years. During my post-doc research career, I have been working in the field of theoretical quantum physics in a broad scope of topics ranging from quantum link models and the preparation of exotic topological states in open systems to implementations of lattice gauge theories using ultra-cold atoms. I have made key contributions to a large number of projects and the ideas from my research with my collaborators have opened new directions to several timely topics in quantum physics in condensed mater, atomic-molecular-quantum optics physics, and beyond. To give an example, in my recent work on quantum simulation of lattice gauge theories, with my collaborators, we have put forward a very exciting new approach to fundamental problems of high-energy physics. A characteristic of my work is that I always try to bring research subjects and ideas acquired and developed at one place to the next one.
To summarize, during my research career, I have very successfully demonstrated my international standing in theoretical quantum physics, my abilities to carry out original, independent research at the cutting edge of science, and to design and conduct major research projects.