Mikhail Katsnelson

Mikhail Katsnelson is Professor of Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics at Radboud University and a leading figure in the theory of quantum materials. He is internationally recognised for fundamental contributions to the theoretical understanding of graphene and other two-dimensional materials, including electronic structure, many-body effects, and quantum transport phenomena.

His work has played a key role in shaping the modern theory of Dirac materials and van der Waals systems, with implications extending from fundamental physics to applied nanotechnology. Within the Topical Team, he contributes deep theoretical insight supporting material-by-design strategies, modelling of 2D materials under extreme conditions, and interpretation of experimental results relevant to space applications.