Theory • Topology • Quantum Materials

Building microscopic theory for functional quantum materials.

IQMT connects symmetry, topology, electronic structure, and experimentally measurable responses. Our work spans multiferroics, correlated systems, topological transport, spin dynamics, and AI-guided discovery workflows.

People

Researchers working across theory, computation, and emergent materials phenomena.

SA

Sergey Artyukhin

Interests

Spin-lattice coupling, multiferroics, emergent quantum phenomena.

Featured paper

Microscopic mechanisms of magnetoelectric couplingPhysical Review B.

Main message

Building microscopic theory for functional quantum materials. Connecting symmetry, topology, and experimentally measurable responses.

MP

Margherita Parodi

Interests

Correlated electrons, ab-initio modeling, spectroscopy.

Featured paper

Correlation-driven phases in quantum oxidesnpj Computational Materials.

Main message

Combining first-principles methods with model Hamiltonians. Turning complex many-body effects into predictive materials insights.

LM

Luca Maranzana

Interests

Topological matter, transport theory, Berry-phase effects.

Featured paper

Topological transport in low-symmetry crystalsPhysical Review Letters.

Main message

Exploring topology beyond idealized textbook systems. Linking band geometry to robust transport signatures.

RK

Ravi Kaushik

Interests

Machine learning for materials, atomistic simulations, phase discovery.

Featured paper

Data-driven discovery of quantum phase boundariesJournal of Chemical Physics.

Main message

Using AI-guided workflows to accelerate materials discovery. Bridging simulation data and physically interpretable descriptors.

AB

Aleksandr Buzdakov

Interests

Magnetism, spin dynamics, nonequilibrium phenomena.

Featured paper

Ultrafast spin dynamics in frustrated magnetsPhysical Review B.

Main message

Studying how spins evolve on ultrafast timescales. Revealing dynamical pathways to control magnetic states.

AG

Alessandro Granero

Interests

Electronic structure, low-dimensional materials, quantum interfaces.

Featured paper

Electronic reconstruction at oxide interfacesAdvanced Functional Materials.

Main message

Investigating interfaces where new quantum states emerge. Designing structure-property links for next-generation devices.

Publications

Selected recent work highlighting theory-led advances in quantum materials.

Microscopic mechanisms of magnetoelectric coupling

Physical Review B

A symmetry-resolved theory identifies dominant spin-lattice channels responsible for electric polarization in noncollinear magnets.

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Topological transport in low-symmetry crystals

Physical Review Letters

Berry curvature hot spots in low-symmetry bands produce anisotropic Hall-like responses without conventional ferromagnetism.

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Data-driven discovery of quantum phase boundaries

Journal of Chemical Physics

A hybrid ML + theory framework maps phase transitions from sparse simulation data while preserving physically meaningful order parameters.

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Conferences

Recent talks and meeting highlights connected to the group’s research directions.

DPG Spring Meeting 2026 (Dresden)

Recent talks based on the Artyukhin search page

Search results for Artyukhin at DPG Dresden 2026

  • Theory of spin-lattice entanglement in multiferroics
  • Berry-curvature engineering in correlated quantum materials
  • First-principles routes to emergent magnetoelectricity