Dr. Irene Aguilera Bonet
Dr. I.G. Aguilera Bonet
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What are you working on?
I lead the Ab Initio Quantum Materials Group (AIQM) at the University of Amsterdam, where our research focuses on understanding emergent phenomena in condensed matter systems. These phenomena arise when many particles interact, leading to behaviors that are different from the behaviour of the sum of the individual particles. Our goal is to predict and reveal new physics of quantum materials that can be exploited in technological applications. We use computational methods based on many-body perturbation theory that are fully ab initio, i.e. without resorting to any adjustable parameters. We specialize in bridging theory and experiment, with our methods providing exceptional accuracy in reproducing experimental results from techniques like angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES), electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) and inelastic neutron scattering (INS). We aim not only at explaining known phenomena but also at predicting the results of experiments that have not been performed yet, with the goal to deepen our understanding about quantum materials and aid the search for new applications.
What does the DRSTP mean for you?
The DRSTP is invaluable for PhD students to network and connect with colleagues who will likely become their future collaborators. For me, the DRSTP provides a platform for collaboration across the Dutch theoretical physics community.
What interests do you have apart from your research?
Outside of my research, I enjoy spending time in nature, gardening, or going for long walks in the forest with my daughter. When the weather does not cooperate, I enjoy fiction novels, boardgames, photography exhibitions, or a good opera.