About Me
I am a Master’s student in Physics at Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, interested in many-body physics and quantum information. My research experience includes work with the Quantum Matter team at CeFEMA, where I investigate open quantum systems out-of-equilibrium, as well as at the Portuguese Quantum Institute, developing quantum algorithms with Rydberg atoms.
Beyond research, I am actively engaged in teaching and outreach. I’ve served as a teaching assistant in quantum mechanics and coordinated Atlas, a national program supporting talented high school students in science.
Education
Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa
Master’s in Engenharia Física Tecnológica (2024 – Present)
GPA: 19.06/20
Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa
Bachelor’s in Engenharia Física Tecnológica (2021 – 2024)
Top student for two years
Final GPA: 18.92/20
Research Experience
Quantum Matter Team, Instituto Superior Técnico (Current)
Research on open quantum systems, eigenstate thermalization hypothesis and non-equilibrium dynamics. Lately I am focusing on an open SYK model using Keldysh techniques and exploring non-Markovian effects.
Portuguese Quantum Institute (Current)
Developing quantum walks algorithms with Rydberg atoms. Supported by EuRyQa.
Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology (Aug 2024)
Project on geometric string theory in SU(3) t-J models at LMU.
University of Cambridge (Jul 2024)
1-week academic exchange at the Theory of Condensed Matter Group.
Group of Lasers and Plasmas, Instituto Superior Técnico, (Sep 2023 – Jan 2024)
Research on loading probability distributions using variational quantum circuits.
New Talents in Physics, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (Nov 2022 – Sep 2023)
Prestigious scholarship with research in quantum computing with Rydberg atoms at the Portuguese Quantum Institute.
Publications & Preprints
G. Almeida, P. Ribeiro, M. Haque, L. Sá, “Universality, Robustness, and Limits of the Eigenstate Thermalization Hypothesis in Open Quantum Systems.” arXiv:2504.10261 (2025)
G. Almeida, R. Santos, L. Janiurek, Y. Omar, “Quantum Walks on Arbitrary Spatial Networks with Rydberg Atoms.” arXiv:2507.21011 (2025)
Communications
Training
School on Quantum Dynamics of Matter, Light and Information, Summer School (2025), ICTP, Trieste
Quantum Matter — Materials & Concepts, Autumn School (Oct 2024), Aveiro
Topics: Boson sampling, density functional theory, bootstrapping quantum mechanics
ATHENS Programme (Mar 2024), Czech Technical University in Prague
Course: Geometrical aspects of spectral theory
Grade: A+
ATHENS Programme (Nov 2022), Mines Paris - PSL
Course: Complex Analysis and Application
Grade: A+
Teaching & Outreach
- Mathematical Supplements for Physics, Instituto Superior Técnico (2025)
- Quantum Mechanics Teaching Assistant, Instituto Superior Técnico (2024 and 2025)
- Espaço +Física collaborator (2024)
- Coordinator of Atlas (2024–2025)
Awards
- Academic Excellence (2022, 2023, 2024)
- Silver Medal – International Physics Olympiad (2021)
- Bronze Medal – International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (2021)
- Bronze Medal – International Physics Olympiad (2020)
- Bronze Medal – European Physics Olympiad (2020)
- Gold Medal – Iberoamerican Physics Olympiad (2020)
- Vote of Honour – Mayor of Viana do Castelo
- Silver Medal – European Union Science Olympiad (2019)
Contact
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