Paweł
Matus

Dr. Paweł Matus is a postdoctoral researcher specializing in condensed matter physics. He develops theoretical models to explore unconventional ways electric currents flow in quantum materials—solids whose behaviour is governed by quantum mechanics in striking and unusual ways. For instance, in some newly engineered materials, electrons move hydrodynamically—like water or honey—while in others, the current scales with higher powers of voltage (such as its square or cube) rather than being directly proportional to it, violating Ohm’s law. By uncovering the mechanisms behind these behaviours, his work supports the design of materials that could enable more energy efficient solar cells and high-frequency electronic devices.

Paweł’s work supports the design of materials that could enable more energy efficient solar cells and high frequency electronic devices.

Paweł earned his BSc and MSc from Jagiellonian University and completed his PhD at the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems. Originally from Kędzierzyn-Koźle, Poland, he now lives in Tel Aviv. Outside of work, he likes swimming, hiking, reading, and studying the history of different cultures and ideas.