Senior Research Scientist & Adjunct Associate Professor in Quantum Information Science
Napoli, IT.
About
Highly accomplished Senior Research Scientist and Adjunct Associate Professor with over two decades of expertise in theoretical quantum mechanics, quantum information theory, and statistical mechanics. Recognized for significant contributions to cybersecurity of power grids, noise-assisted quantum computing, and quantum phase transitions, evidenced by an h-index of 27 and over 3500 citations. Leverages deep analytical skills and extensive grant leadership to drive innovative research and advance the frontiers of quantum science.
Work
University of Naples Federico II
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Research Scientist
Napoli, Campania, Italy
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Summary
Led research initiatives within the Cybersecurity of Power Grid in Post-Quantum scenarios project, focusing on advanced theoretical physics applications.
Highlights
Contributed to cutting-edge research on post-quantum cybersecurity for energy systems, analyzing classical and quantum communication technologies for risk mitigation.
Investigated Clifford quantum channels as flexible and experimentally accessible tools for secure information transmission, defining two classes for quantum-secure strategies.
Authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications on cybersecurity and quantum information, enhancing the project's scientific output and visibility.
University of Southern California
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Adjunct Associate Professor (Research)
Los Angeles, CA, US
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Summary
Served as a research-focused Adjunct Associate Professor, leading advanced research projects and mentoring PhD students in Physics and Astronomy.
Highlights
Supervised numerous PhD students, guiding their research in quantum information, statistical mechanics, and topological protection.
Secured and managed significant project grants as a Co-PI and team member, contributing to over $6M in research funding.
Developed and taught regular courses in 'Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and its Applications' and 'Directed Research' with an overall instructor effectiveness rating of 4.86/5.
Conducted pioneering research on adiabatic quantum computation, demonstrating error reduction techniques via boundary cancellation on D-Wave devices.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Research Scientist
Cambridge, MA, US
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Summary
Conducted specialized research within the Mechanical Engineering department, contributing to interdisciplinary projects at a leading global institution.
Collaborated with diverse research teams on high-impact projects, leveraging expertise in quantum mechanics.
Developed novel approaches to address intricate problems, enhancing research outcomes and knowledge dissemination.
University of Southern California
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Research Professor
Los Angeles, CA, US
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Summary
Directed and expanded research programs in Physics and Astronomy, focusing on theoretical quantum mechanics and its applications.
Highlights
Spearheaded research in quantum computation, entanglement generation, and quantum phase transitions, leading to over 20 invited talks at international conferences.
Contributed to the writing of multiple awarded project grants, significantly expanding research capabilities and funding for the department.
Published extensively in top-tier peer-reviewed journals, maintaining a high citation count and h-index in the field.
Mentored and guided numerous PhD students, fostering the next generation of quantum scientists.
ISI Foundation
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Research Scientist
Torino, Piedmont, Italy
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Summary
Conducted independent and collaborative research in theoretical physics, contributing to the foundation's scientific output.
Highlights
Developed and implemented advanced theoretical models for complex quantum systems, publishing findings in international journals.
Collaborated on interdisciplinary projects, leveraging expertise in statistical mechanics and quantum information theory.
Contributed to grant proposals and project execution, supporting the foundation's research objectives.
University of Bologna
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Post-doctoral fellow
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Summary
Conducted advanced research as a post-doctoral fellow, focusing on complex quantum phenomena and theoretical physics.
Highlights
Performed in-depth research on antiferromagnetic quantum spin systems, contributing to fundamental understanding of condensed matter.
Published findings in peer-reviewed journals, advancing knowledge in quantum physics.
Collaborated with senior researchers, enhancing research methodologies and project outcomes.
University of Bologna
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Research fellowship
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Summary
Engaged in specialized research on antiferromagnetic quantum spin systems, contributing to ongoing departmental projects.
Highlights
Focused on detailed analysis of quantum spin systems, producing foundational research for subsequent studies.
Supported team objectives through rigorous theoretical work and data analysis.
Contributed to the scientific community through early-stage research publications.
University of Bologna
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Research grant holder
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Summary
Managed and executed a research grant in condensed matter theory, focusing on quantum effects in low-dimensional solid-state systems.
Highlights
Secured and managed a research grant focused on quantum effects in low-dimensional solid-state systems.
Led theoretical investigations in condensed matter physics, contributing to new insights in the field.
Published research findings, enhancing the academic profile of the group and institution.
University of Bologna
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Grant holder
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Summary
Held a grant for a research project on Quantum Effects in Low Dimensional Solid-State Systems, contributing to theoretical physics.
Highlights
Successfully executed research objectives outlined in the Quantum Effects in Low Dimensional Solid-State Systems project.
Contributed to theoretical advancements in understanding quantum phenomena in restricted geometries.
Collaborated with Professor G. Morandi's group, fostering a productive research environment.
Education
Stuttgart University
Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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PhDPhysics
University of Bologna
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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M.D.PhysicsGrade: 110/110
University College Dublin
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Erasmus ProjectPhysics
Awards
Habilitation as Professore associato for Theoretical Physics of Matter (02/B2)
Italian Ministry of University and Research (MIUR)
Obtained national scientific qualification for Associate Professor in Theoretical Physics of Matter, recognizing advanced academic standing and research contributions.
Publications
Entanglement and Stabilizer entropies of random bipartite pure quantum states
Quantum
Multiple approaches for studying energy systems cybersecurity issues
IEEE International Workshop on Technologies for Defense and Security (TechDefense)
Demonstration of error-suppressed quantum annealing via boundary cancellation
Phys. Rev. Applied
Topological protection of coherence in disordered open quantum systems
Phys. Rev. A
Optimal Control for Quantum Optimization of Closed and Open Systems
Phys. Rev. Applied
Quantum coherence and the localization transition
Phys. Rev. B
Classifying quantum data by dissipation
Physical Review A
Quantum coherence generating power, maximally abelian subalgebras, and Grassmannian Geometry
Journal of Mathematical Physics
Coherence-generating power of quantum dephasing processes
Phys. Rev. A
Error reduction in quantum annealing using boundary cancellation: Only the end matters
Phys. Rev. A
Accuracy of the adiabatic-impulse approximation for closed and open quantum systems
Phys. Rev. A
Noise suppression via generalized-Markovian processes
Phys. Rev. A
Relaxation versus adiabatic quantum steady-state preparation
Phys. Rev. A
Coherence-generating power of quantum unitary maps and beyond
Phys. Rev. A
Measures of coherence-generating power for quantum unital operations
Phys. Rev. A
Topological protection of coherence in a dissipative environment
Phys. Rev. A
Evolution prediction from tomography
Quantum Inf Process
To protect and to increase Quantum Coherence
LANL
The recurrence time in Quantum Mechanics
University of Leiden
Adiabatic theorem for Open Systems
University of Leiden
Time fluctuations in out-of-equilibrium quantum systems
CSU Long Beach
Modular quantum-information processing by dissipation
Phys. Rev. A
Adiabaticity in open quantum systems
Phys. Rev. A
Dynamical response theory for driven-dissipative quantum systems
Phys. Rev. A
Dissipative universal Lindbladian simulation
Phys. Rev. A
Adiabatic theorem for open quantum systems
ARL Lab Adelphi
Small quench dynamics as a probe for trapped ultracold atoms
Phys. Rev. A
Geometry, robustness, and emerging unitarity in dissipation-projected dynamics
Phys. Rev. A
Finding critical points using improved scaling Ansätze
J. Stat. Mech.
Theory of temporal fluctuations in isolated quantum systems
Int. J. Mod. Phys. B
Theory of temporal fluctuations in out of equilibrium quantum dynamics
Quantum Expo series
Theory of temporal fluctuations in out of equilibrium quantum dynamics
INRIM
Theory of temporal fluctuations in out of equilibrium quantum dynamics
Symposium: A celebration with chaos: from RMT to quantum information
Coherent quantum dynamics in steady-state manifolds of strongly dissipative systems
Symposium: A celebration with chaos: from RMT to quantum information
Theory of temporal fluctuations in out of equilibrium quantum dynamics
Umass
Universal time-fluctuations in out-of-equilibrium quantum dynamics
Cal. State L.A. (CSU)
Quantification and Control of non-Markovian Evolution in Finite Quantum Systems via Feedback
Phys. Rev. A
Coherent Quantum Dynamics in Steady-State Manifolds of Strongly Dissipative Systems
Phys. Rev. Lett.
Coherent control of non-Markovian photon-resonator dynamics
Phys. Rev. A
Universal time fluctuations in near-critical out-of-equilibrium quantum dynamics
Phys. Rev. E
Theory of time fluctuations in out of equilibrium dynamics
University of Bologna
Gaussian equilibration
Workshop Equilibration and Thermalization in Quantum Systems, NIThep
Equilibration times in clean and noisy systems
Phys. Rev. A
Gaussian equilibration
Phys. Rev. E
Entanglement susceptibility: area laws and beyond
J. Stat. Mech.
Probability density of quantum expectation values
Physics Letters A
Full time statistics of equilibration dynamics: A tool for the investigation of quantum criticality and integrability
Workshop Quantum Dynamics in Far from Equilibrium Thermally Isolated Systems, KITP
Universality in the equilibration of isolated systems after a small quench
Workshop New quantum states of matter in and out of equilibrium. Galileo Galilei Institute
Orthogonality catastrophe 40 years later
Perimeter Institute for theoretical physics
Universality in the equilibration of isolated systems after a small quench
Center for Quantum Technologies, NUS
The fidelity approach, criticality, and boundary-CFT
ESF conference on Quantum Engineering of States and Devices: Theory and Experiments
Phase transitions in the Bose-Hubbard Model
Meeting of the COQUIT European project
Some applications of the Heisenberg model to quantum information processing
Workshop for the 80th anniversary of The Heisenberg Model: Past, Present and Future
Universal subleading terms in ground-state fidelity from boundary conformal field theory
Phys. Rev. B
Universality in the Fidelity Approach to (Quantum) Phase Transition
IQIS 2008, Italian Quantum Information Science Conference 2008
The fidelity approach to (Quantum) Phase Transitions: short intro and new results
Institute for Quantum Optic, Max Planck Institute
Rapidly converging methods for the location of quantum critical points from finite-size data
University of Southern California USC
Optimal quantum estimation in spin systems at criticality
Phys. Rev. A
Maximally entangled fermions
Phys. Rev. A
Quantum criticality as a resource for quantum estimation
Phys. Rev. A
Fidelity approach to the Hubbard model
Phys. Rev. B
Local Measures of Entanglement, criticality and the detection of Quantum Phase Transitions
University of Southern California USC
Qubit teleportation and transfer based on long-distance entanglement in spin chains
University of Southern California USC
Qubit Teleportation and Transfer across Antiferromagnetic Spin Chains
University College London UCL
Qubit Teleportation and Transfer Based on Long Distance Entanglement in Spin Chains
Quantum Information and Many-Body Quantum Systems, Centro De Giorgi, Scuola Normale Superiore
Long-distance entanglement and quantum teleportation in XX spin chains
Phys. Rev. A
Quantum Critical Scaling of the Geometric Tensors
Phys. Rev. Lett.
Qubit Teleportation and Transfer across Antiferromagnetic Spin Chains
Phys. Rev. Lett.
Bures metric over thermal state manifolds and quantum criticality
Phys. Rev. A
Local measures of entanglement and critical exponents at quantum phase transitions
Phys. Rev. A
Stable particles in anisotropic spin-1 chains
Eur. Phys. J. B
Long-Distance Entanglement in Spin Systems
Phys. Rev. Lett.
Particle Content of the Nonlinear Sigma Model with Theta-Term: a Lattice Model Investigation
J. Stat. Mech.
Analytic Relations between Localizable Entanglement and String Correlations in Spin Systems
Phys. Rev. Lett.
Heisenberg Integer Spin Chains in a Uniform Magnetic Field
Int. J. Mod. Phys. B
Doping dependence of the spin gap in a 2-leg ladder
Phys. Rev. B
Languages
English
German
French
Spanish
Italian
Skills
Foreign Languages
English (fluent), German (fluent), French (fair), Spanish (fair), Italian (native).
Computer Abilities
Information Technologies, Programming (C, Fortran, Basic), LaTeX, Operating Systems (Unix, Linux, Mac-OS, Windows), Mathematica, Matlab, Python, Emacs, Open Office, Microsoft Office.
Research Methodologies
Theoretical Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Information Theory, Statistical Mechanics, Open Quantum Systems, Quantum Computation, Numerical Simulation Algorithms (DMRG, Matrix and Tensor Product States), Quantum Criticality, Entanglement Generation, Quantum State Transfer, Adiabatic Quantum Computing, Quantum Chaos, Spectral Form Factor Analysis.
Academic Leadership
PhD Student Supervision, Grant Proposal Writing, Peer Review (Nature Physics, PRL, PRX, PRA, PRB, New Journal of Physics), Conference Presentations, Colloquia, Curriculum Development, Lecturing.
Projects
Stabilizing Adiabatic Quantum Computing
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Summary
Research on stabilizing adiabatic quantum computing processes.
Quantum Enhanced Optimization (QEO)
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Research on quantum enhanced optimization, sponsored by US Army Research Office, IARPA.
Probabilistic approach to the Coherence Power of Quantum Operations
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Investigated the coherence power of quantum operations.
Quantum Stochastics and Control
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Summary
Research on quantum stochastics and control under a MURI Topic 19.
Collective quantum operations for information technologies (COQUIT)
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Summary
Focused on collective quantum operations for information technologies.
Statistical mechanics, quantum field theory, and quantum phase transitions for low dimensional systems
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Summary
Research on statistical mechanics, quantum field theory, and quantum phase transitions in low-dimensional systems.
Integrable models and applications: from strings to condensed matter (EUCLID)
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Summary
Explored integrable models and their applications from string theory to condensed matter.
Fisica teorica del nucleo e dei sistemi a molti corpi
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Summary
Theoretical physics of the nucleus and many-body systems.
Sistemi Elettronici e di Spin in Bassa Dimensionalita': Teorie di Campo, Integrabilita' e Metodi Numerici
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Summary
Electronic and Spin Systems in Low Dimensionality: Field Theories, Integrability, and Numerical Methods.