Tatiana G. Rappoport
Investigadora Principal
Universidade do Minho
Tatiana G. Rappoport is a theoretical physicist and principal investigator at the Physics department of Minho University in Portugal. Her research focuses on quantum materials, specifically examining the electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of two-dimensional materials with potential applications in future devices, sensors, and processors. One of her areas of research is spintronics, which aims to develop devices capable of manipulating both the charge and spin properties of electrons. Additionally, she has recently been exploring orbitronics, which is a spintronics analog that utilizes the orbital angular momentum of electrons instead of spin. For further information, please refer to this link. As a Brazilian/Argentinian woman in physics living in Portugal, Tatiana understands the importance of diversity and inclusion in STEM fields and advocates for them.
Undegraduate and graduate students are welcome! Prospective graduate students are encouraged to explore my research lines to identify potential research topics. If you are interested in working with me in an inclusive enviroment, please contact me via email.
I am a co-founder of Quantum KITE, an open-source software designed to streamline the process of electronic structure and bulk quantum transport property simulations of disordered systems. With a focus on efficient real-space tight-binding (TB) simulations, KITE is capable of scaling up to multi billions of atomic orbitals at a relatively modest computational cost.
I also co-founded "Tem Menina no Circuito" in 2013 with other two female physics professors to promote girls' interest in exact sciences and technology, particularly in STEM fields, and to increase their enrollment in university courses. The project operates in low-income areas of Rio de Janeiro, where the majority of students do not go to college after high school. Our main goal is to encourage the pursuit of higher education among girls and address the low representation of women in STEM fields.
If you're interested in learning more about my research and outreach initiatives, check list of online seminars. They cover topics related to my research, focused on spintronics and orbitronics. The majority of the videos are in English, and they provide an in-depth look at the research I'm conducting in these fields. I have also included some outreach activities in Portuguese, related to science communication and engagement with the public. Whether you're a fellow researcher or simply curious about the work I do, I hope you'll find something of interest.