12. Electron quantum optics: Erwann Bocquillon

Show notes

In this episode, Chris talks to Erwann Bocquillon, ML4Q professor at the 2nd Institute of Physics at the University of Cologne who started his group in October 2021. They talk about Erwann’s educational and research journey touching upon differences between studying physics in France and Germany. They also discuss electron quantum optics and learn about Erwann’s best memory from his PhD time.

00:00:00 Welcome Erwann 00:01:20 Talking about electrons 00:10:35 When did you get interested in physics? 00:16:15 Talking about Erwann’s educational path and the French academic system 00:32:40 Working on electron quantum optics during the PhD studies 00:53:00 Coming to Germany for postdoc studies and working on new materials 01:02:49 Back to Paris as a permanent researcher at CNRS 01:06:10 Starting the ML4Q professorship in Cologne