Albert Schliesser

Albert Schliesser is Professor of Physics at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, where he leads the Quantum Optomechanics group since 2015. His research focuses on engineering mechanical resonators with extremely low dissipation and studying their interaction with optical and microwave photons. His group investigates fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics, including quantum limits for measuring motion and decoherence mechanisms, while developing practical applications in quantum technologies. They work on creating novel quantum sensors for electromagnetic fields and mechanical interfaces for quantum networks. Under his leadership, the group has achieved significant breakthroughs in ultracoherent nanomechanical resonators and measurement-based quantum control of mechanical motion. His contributions to quantum optomechanics include groundbreaking work in optical frequency comb generation and optomechanically induced transparency. Through international collaboration and mentorship of students and postdocs, he continues to advance the field of quantum optomechanics.