Professor Hugo Touchette is an Associate Research Fellow from the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Stellenbosch University (SU). His research focuses on statistical physics, large deviation theory, and quantum information, developing mathematical frameworks to understand complex systems and their statistical properties.
As a leading physicist and mathematician, Prof. Touchette has made significant contributions to the field of statistical mechanics and information theory, developing theoretical approaches that address fundamental questions about the behavior of physical systems at both classical and quantum levels.
Through his role as an Associate Research Fellow and as a supervisor to postgraduate students working on quantum systems, including research on mitigating errors in quantum annealing, he bridges pure mathematical theory with applications in quantum computing and complex systems analysis, fostering innovative research at the intersection of physics, mathematics, and information science.