Gabriele Pasquale

Gabriele Pasquale is a Postdoctoral Fellow working with Professor Philip Kim at Harvard University, supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation fellowship. His work pioneers new ways of probing and controlling quantum matter with atomically thin materials, combining electronic, optical, and thermoelectric techniques to uncover exotic states of matter and engineer practical quantum functionalities. 

Among his key contributions, he developed a quantum tunneling method to detect flat electronic bands in quantum materials, which are central to the emergence of correlated and topological phenomena for next-generation quantum technologies. This versatile and reliable approach can be applied broadly to novel quantum materials, providing a powerful tool for both fundamental science and future technologies. Using this platform, he resolved a decade-long challenge in condensed matter physics by achieving the first experimental detection of spin polarization of carriers in a flat-band semiconductor. 

He also engineered record-setting solid-state cooling devices based on 2D heterostructures, offering scalable solutions to one of the main bottlenecks in quantum technologies: cryogenic thermal management. His research, recognized by international prizes and press coverage, bridges curiosity-driven discovery with real-world applications in quantum sensing, cooling, and computing. Originally from Torino, he embodies the creative spirit of Italian science, advancing bold ideas with global impact.