Maxim G. Vavilov
Professor of Physics
Condensed Matter Theory
Superconducting Quantum Circuits
Mesoscale & Nanoscale Physics
Research focused on the fundamental physics of superconducting quantum circuits, with emphasis on fluxonium qubits, Josephson junction dynamics, and circuit quantum electrodynamics. Work bridges condensed matter theory and quantum information science, exploring decoherence mechanisms, many-body quantum systems, and quantum thermodynamics.
Recent News
Research Overview
Our research focuses on the theoretical foundations of quantum computing, with particular emphasis on superconducting quantum circuits and their applications. We combine analytical methods with numerical simulations to understand and optimize quantum gate operations, decoherence processes, and error correction.
Theoretical Methods
- Circuit quantization and Hamiltonian analysis
- Master equation approaches for open quantum systems
- Perturbation theory and effective Hamiltonian methods
- Numerical diagonalization and time evolution
Current Projects
- Fluxonium qubit systems, 2-qbt gates, and scaling up fluxonium systems
- Quantum error correction of superconducting qubits
- Novel solid-state-based qubit theory
Areas
Recent Publications
Selected recent publications from arXiv. See the full list.
Collaborations & Service
Industry Advisory
Advisory Board Member at SEEQC, a quantum computing company developing scalable digital quantum management systems and system-on-chip solutions for practical quantum computing.
Research Collaborations
Active collaborations with leading experimental and theoretical groups:
- Vladimir E. Manucharyan (University of Maryland) - Fluxonium qubits
- Chen Wang (University of Massachusetts Amherst) - Circuit QED
- Javad Shabani (New York University) - Hybrid superconducting devices
- Robert McDermott (University of Wisconsin-Madison) - Superconducting circuits
Research Group Members
Student Placements & Alumni
Our group has a strong track record of preparing students and postdocs for successful careers in academia, industry, and quantum computing companies.
PhD Alumni
Postdoctoral Alumni
Master's & Undergraduate Alumni
Contact & Opportunities
We welcome inquiries from prospective graduate students and postdoctoral researchers interested in theoretical condensed matter physics and quantum computing.
For Prospective Students
Graduate Students (Ph.D.)
We welcome applications from prospective Ph.D. students. Ideal candidates have:
- Strong foundation in quantum mechanics and statistical physics
- Programming skills (Python, Mathematica, or similar)
- Interest in theoretical physics and quantum information
Apply through UW-Madison Physics.
Postdoctoral Researchers
Opportunities for postdocs with expertise in:
- Superconducting quantum circuits and circuit QED
- Quantum information theory and quantum computing
- Condensed matter theory
Send CV and research statement to vavilov@wisc.edu .
Undergraduate Researchers
UW-Madison undergraduates interested in quantum computing research are encouraged to reach out to me or current phd students.