Florian Marquardt

Florian Marquardt serves as Scientific Director at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light and Professor of Physics at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg. His research combines quantum physics with machine learning, focusing on cavity optomechanics, quantum technologies, and artificial intelligence applications in physics. At the intersection of nanophysics and quantum optics, his group develops theoretical frameworks for understanding light-matter interactions and pioneering neural-network applications in quantum systems. His work spans fundamental theoretical physics and practical applications, particularly in quantum measurements and cavity optomechanics. As division leader at the Max Planck Institute, he directs research combining condensed matter theory with quantum optics. His teaching includes innovative courses on machine learning for physicists and quantum technologies, contributing significantly to the education of next-generation physicists. His research has advanced our understanding of quantum systems and their interaction with light, while pioneering new approaches using artificial intelligence in physics.