Novel Developments in Correlated Quantum Materials

In strongly correlated systems, exotic behavior emerges from the interaction between particles and the related competing energy scales. As a consequence, to describe them we need to go beyond single-particle approximations, which requires nontrivial analyses and the development of new experimental and theoretical techniques.

In this workshop, we will bring together young as well as prominent experimentalists and theoreticians to discuss emergent behavior, such as unconventional superconductivity, exotic quantum orders, and nontrivial topological phases.

We expect a rich exchange of ideas during the workshop and the possible establishment of new collaborations between the attendees.

Participants are invited to present their works in the poster section, and a few contributed works may be considered for oral presentations.

The workshop will be preceded by a school on a related topic: “School on Recent Advances in Strongly Correlated Quantum Materials” (ICTP-SAIFR, October 5-9, 2026).

• Helena Bragança (Universidade de Brasília, Brazil)
• Leni Bascones (Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid, Spain)
• Maria Carolina de Oliveira Aguiar (Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil)
• Ricardo Lobo (CNRS, École supérieure de physique et de chimie industrielles de la ville de Paris, France)

Announcement:

Click HERE for online application

Deadline: August 7, 2026

Invited Speakers

• Adrian E. Feiguin (Northeastern University, USA)
• Alberto Camjayi (Universidad Buenos Aires y Conycet, Argentina)
• Aleksandra Krajewska (Max Planck Institute: Stuttgart, Germany)
• Ana Akrap (University of Zagreb, Croatia)
• Andrés Santander (Université Paris-Saclay, France)
• Anna Tamai (University of Geneva, Switzerland)
• Artem Pronin (University of Stuttgart, Germany)
• Cristiane de Morais Smith (Utrecht University, Netherlands)
• David Santos-Cottin (University of Fribourg, Switzerland)
• Edson Vernek (UFU, Brazil)
• Eduardo Miranda (UNICAMP, Brazil)
• José Hoyos (USP-São Carlos, Brazil)
• Krissia Zawadzki (USP-São Carlos, Brazil)
• Laura Fanfarillo (Institute of Complex Systems, Italy)
• Luca de’ Medici (ESPCI-PSL, France)
• Marcello Civelli (Université Paris-Saclay, France)
• Mariana Malard (UnB, Brazil)
• Matthieu LeTacon (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany)
• Paula Giraldo (Universidad de los Andes, Colombia)
• Paula Mellado (Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Chile)
• Rodrigo Pereira (IIP & UFRN, Brazil)
• Simone Fratini (Institut Néel, France)
• Thaís Trevisan (USP-São Carlos, Brazil)
• Thereza Paiva (UFRJ, Brazil)
• Valentina Martelli (USP-São Paulo, Brazil)
• Vidya Madhavan (University of Illinois, USA)

Announcement:

Click HERE for online application

Deadline: August 7, 2026

TBA

Attention! Some participants in ICTP-SAIFR activities have received email from fake travel agencies asking for credit card information. All communication with participants will be made by ICTP-SAIFR staff using an e-mail “@ictp-saifr.org”. We will not send any mailings about accommodation that require a credit card number or any sort of deposit. Also, if you are staying at Hotel Intercity the Universe Paulista, please confirm with the Uber/Taxi driver that the hotel is located at Rua Pamplona 83 in Bela Vista (and not in Jardim Etelvina).

BOARDING PASS: All participants, whose travel has been provided or will be reimbursed by ICTP-SAIFR, should bring the boarding pass  upon registration. The return boarding pass (PDF, if online check-in, scan or picture, if physical) should be sent to secretary@ictp-saifr.org by e-mail.

Visa information: Nationals from several countries in Latin America and Europe are exempt from tourist visa. Nationals from Australia, Canada and USA are required to apply for a tourist visa.

Poster presentation: Participants who are presenting a poster MUST BRING A PRINTED BANNER . The banner size should be at most 1 m (width) x 1,5 m (length). We do not accept A4 or A3 paper.

Power outlets: The standard power outlet in Brazil is type N (two round pins + grounding pin). Some European devices are compatible with the Brazilian power outlets. US devices will require an adapter.

Security issues: Although São Paulo is a relatively safe city, be careful when using cellphones on the street, avoid isolated areas at night, and be aware when crossing the street that cars may not stop for pedestrians. Also, please do not leave valuable items like laptops unattended even for short breaks.