Our research is driven by curiosity. The physical world is our playground to explore- and
we are particularly intrigued by humans ability to interpret it using
the language of mathematics.
Nanoscale non-equilibrium systems are especially fascinating to us:
In principle, their dynamics should be described by quantum mechanical laws - yet they are typically too complex for a complete quantum treatment.
They suffer from strong thermal and quantum fluctuations. They do not necessarily satisfy
central thermodynamic assumptions. As we think about the complex function of nanoscale objects,
be it organic or biological molecules in condensed phases, or hybrid quantum systems, we find ourselves at the crossing (or the conflict zone) of quantum dynamics, statistical mechanics and thermodynamics.
Join us if you take pleasure in a discovery research at the interface of chemistry, physics, math and computing.
Undergrads in Chemistry or Physics:
Summer research projects are available for second or third year
domestic students through NSERC USRA, or similar programs.
Undergraduates summer 2023
project description
Students are encoraged to contact me directly. No prior programming experinece is required, motivation is the key!
Other opportunities:
1. International students can be funded by CQIQC scholarship .
2. Excellent (domestic and international) U of T students may be funded by the UTEA - Please contact me directly.
I am also accepting students for the
CHM499Y & PHY479Y research projects.
Graduate Students (Chemistry and Physics):
Positions are available to prospective graduate students from the Chemistry and Physics Departments.
Interested students please contact me directly.
A formal application to Graduate Admissions will also have to be made to either Phys/Chem Graduate Program:
Physics Admission
Chemistry Admission
Postoctoral Positions:
Open positon during 2021 in the area of energy transport.
Computational expertise in Path Integral methods or nonequilibrium molecular dynamics simulations is advantageous.
Please contact me directly.
Apply for funding: CQIQC Postdoctoral prize; deadline March 31 2021
Diversity Statement:
Our research group strives to be welcoming and inclusive
where everyone is supported to reach their full potential.
I encourge applications from all genders and backgrounds, particularly from groups that are
under-represented in the Sciences.
Please email: dvira.segal AT utoronto.ca