QMC News

  • Ultrasound Study Uncovers Tetracritical Point in UTe2

    • November 10, 2026
    Researchers at Cornell University, in collaboration with a QMC team, have demonstrated that UTe₂ can simultaneously host two distinct superconducting states, strengthening its promise as a candidate...
  • Nick Butch to Receive Flemming Award

    • September 16, 2026
    Nick Butch will receive the Arthur S. Flemming Award for his outstanding performance in basic sciences and civil service, joining the ranks of illustrious past recipients. Nick will be will be...
  • QMC Researchers Develop Infrared Torsional Force Microscopy

    • August 15, 2026
    Resolving nanoscale light-matter interactions requires both high spatial resolution and anisotropic sensitivity to in-plane and out-of-plane optical responses. A QMC team lead by Min Ouyang has...

A Message from the Director

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The Maryland Quantum Materials Center supports cutting-edge experimental research in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Maryland. Including a diverse range of faculty, research scientists, graduate and undergraduate students, QMC researchers are working on topics ranging from the search for new quantum materials to the design of new electronic devices that work on new physical principles.

The research done today in QMC will have an impact on the technological challenges of tomorrow, from high-speed computing to energy generation, storage, and transfer. QMC provides an exciting, collaborative environment for undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to receive excellent training for careers in science and technology. Please take a look at the rest of this website to find out more about our exciting center!

--Johnpierre Paglione, Director