Marie Tardieux

PhD student, member PhD council
Quantum Matter
Supervisors
  • Jasper van Wezel
  • Irene Aguilera Bonet

I am interested in …

What are you working on?

My research focuses on the discovery of new candidate materials for the Quantum Anomalous Hall Effect (QAHE) within the context of Magnetic Topological Insulators (MTIs). This project involves combining X-ray diffraction techniques with density functional theory (DFT) to characterize and model material structures. Specifically, I aim to construct supercell structures that accurately reproduce experimental data and to compute their electronic and magnetic properties, providing deeper insights into their potential for realizing the QAHE.

What are you looking to get out of the DRSTP?

For me, the DRSTP brings together theoretical physics from the entire spectrum of the field, creating a space where different ideas and perspectives can meet. It’s a great opportunity to connect with other PhD students who share the same enthusiasm for theoretical physics and exchange ideas!

What interests do you have apart from you research?

In my free time, I love playing sports and trying out new ones! But what soothes me the most is the ocean, I could spend hours just sitting on the sand, lost in my thoughts. And of course, I love sharing simple yet precious moments with my family and friends.