Quantum Materials in and out of Equilibrium – Computational and Experimental Advances

Introduction

QMMAT27 brings together leading researchers from theory and experiment to explore the rapidly evolving frontiers of quantum materials in and out of equilibrium. The workshop will focus on ultrafast and light-driven phenomena, cavity and polaritonic quantum materials, quantum optics, topology, strong correlations, and microscopic many-body dynamics. By connecting advances in computational methods with cutting-edge spectroscopy and experiments, QMMAT27 aims to identify common challenges, stimulate new collaborations, and develop new perspectives on how quantum states of matter can be understood, engineered, and controlled.

Topics

Quantum materials: theory and computation

•  Correlations, topology, and collective phenomena
•  Ab initio and microscopic modeling
• Quantum many-body methods

Quantum materials out of equilibrium

• Ultrafast dynamics and spectroscopy
• Floquet engineering and light-induced phases
• Dissipation, relaxation, and coherence

Light-matter and experimental frontiers

• Cavity and polaritonic quantum materials
• Quantum light and fluctuation engineering
• Advanced spectroscopies and quantum probes

Organizatory notes

• The list of speakers is complete now. We encourage you to apply for regular participation with the possibilty of presenting a poster.
• You must register for the workshop by using your CECAM account. (If you do not have a CECAM account yet, create an account first.)
• If you intend to present a poster, please upload the abstract when registering. It will be considered in the decision process about your participation.
• Regular participants who register by November  22nd, 2026 will be considered in the first round of acceptance, with notifications issued in November. Those who register by  January 17, 2027 will be considered for the remaining spots only.
• All accepted participants (both, speakers and regular participants) will be required to pay a participation fee (400 €). Information about the payment details will be given at acceptance.
• All participants (speakers and regular participants) have to arrange their own accommodation.

Practical information

• Workshop venue
  The workshop will be held at Haus der Wissenschaft, Sandstraße 4-5, 28195 Bremen