Emergent Topology and Unconventional Order in Quantum Matter
Spanish-German WE-Heraeus-Seminar
07 Sep - 10 Sep 2026
Where:
Palacio de Congresos Conde Ansúrez, Valladolid, Spain
Scientific organizers:
Prof. Dr. Jairo Sinova, U Mainz ∗ Prof. Dr. Angel Rubio, MPSD Hamburg ∗ Prof. Dr. Eugenio Coronado, U de Valencia, Spain ∗ Prof. Dr. Miguel Angel Rodriguez, Prof. Dr. Maria Jose Lopez Santodomingo, U de Valladolid, Spain
The study of quantum matter is rapidly advancing through the discovery of emergent phenomena arising from the interplay of topology, electronic correlations, and symmetry breaking. New material platforms—such as twisted van der Waals systems, kagome metals, and compensated magnets—have revealed unconventional phases including correlated insulators, nematicity, altermagnetism, and unconventional superconductivity. Together with major experimental and theoretical advances, these developments open new opportunities for understanding complex quantum states and for developing future spintronic and quantum technologies. This seminar brings together leading German and Spanish researchers to explore these emerging directions and foster new collaborations.