About Me
Hard-working, dedicated, and meticulous research scientist with strong experiences in theoretical physics, especially areas related to Quantum Optics, open systems & decoherence, light propagation in nonlinear waveguide arrays, perturbative methods in Quantum mechanics, PT-symmetric systems and Quantum-classical analogies.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to execute multiple projects both individually and in teams. Proficient computer skills in Matlab, Mathematica, and Python with core competencies in Quantum computing and Quantum Machine Learning by using Qiskit. Industry Experience as Junior Data Analyst in Relativity6: NAICS Industry Classification.
Education
Ph.D. in Optical Sciences
Date January 16, 2020
Institute National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics and Electronics (INAOE), México. Optics Department.
Location Puebla, Mexico
Advisors Dr. Héctor Manuel Moya Cessa and Dr. Francisco Soto Eguibar.
Thesis The Normalized Matrix Perturbation Method.
Master's Science Degree in Optics
Date February 28, 2020
Institute INAOE, México. Optics Department.
Location Puebla, Mexico
Advisors Dr. Héctor Manuel Moya Cessa and Dr. Francisco Soto Eguibar.
Thesis Application of perturbation theory to a master equation
Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics
Date December 12, 2012
Institute Universidad Veracruzana, México
Location Veracruz, Mexico
Advisors Dr. Rubén Ramos García, (INAOE)
Thesis Optical trapping with photorefractive electric fields.
Research Experience
Full-time Associate Professor (Tenure Track)
Date October 12, 2023 - Present
Institute The Center for Research in Engineering and Applied Science (CIICAp-UAEM).
Location Morelos, Mexico
Postdoctoral Research Associate, INAOE, Optics Department
Date January 1, 2021- September 30, 2023.
Institute INAOE, México. Optics Department.
Location Puebla, Mexico
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Center for Research Computing at Notre Dame
Date January 1, 2021- December 30, 2022. May 1, 2018- April 30, 2019.
Location Indiana, USA
Publications
Solution to the Telegraph equation in terms of Airy functions 2023
Asenjo, F.A, Hojman, S.A, Villegas-Martínez, B.M, Soto-Eguibar and H.M. Moya-Cessa
Hubzero: Community Engagement in Numbers for Four Science Gateways Supporting Open Science 2023
Gesing, S., Stirm, C., Klimeck, G., Zentner, L., Wang, S., Villegas-Martínez, B.M., Moya-Cessa, H.M., Diaz Eaton, C., Donovan, S., Song, C., Zhao, L., Kim, I., Strachan, A., Zentner, M., Kalyanam, R.
Supersymmetric behavior of polarized electromagnetic waves in anisotropic media 2023
Asenjo, F., Hojman, S.A, Villegas-Martínez, B.M, Moya-Cessa, H.M, Soto-Eguibar, F.
Exact solution for the time-dependent non-Hermitian generalized Swanson oscillator 2023
Villegas-Martínez, B.M., Moya-Cessa, H.M, Soto-Eguibar, F.
Exotic light transition between superluminal and subluminal group velocity in a PT coupled slab waveguide 2023
Villegas-Martínez, B.M., Moya-Cessa, H.M., & Soto-Eguibar, F.
Science Gateways and AI/ML: How Can Gateway Concepts and Solutions Meet the Needs in Data Science? 2023
Sandra Gesing, Marlon Pierce, Suresh Marru, Michael Zentner, Kathryn Huff, Shannon Bradley, Sean B. Cleveland, Steven R. Brandt, Rajiv Ramnath, Kerk Kee, Maytal Dahan, Braulio M. Villegas Martinez, Wilmer Contreras Sepulveda, and Jose J. Sanchez Mondragon
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Dr. Braulio Misael Villegas Martínez
Dr. Braulio, a theoretical physicist specializing in Quantum Optics, holds degrees from Universidad Veracruzana and the National Institute for Astrophysics, Optics, and Electronics. Interning under Prof. Demetrios Christodoulides at CREOL, he gained expertise in PT-symmetric waveguide arrays. His particular focus lies in implementing quantum algorithms and leveraging quantum optics for practical purposes.
Awards and Distinctions
- CCyTEM Statal Researcher Level 1, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico. June, 2024-Present
- CONACYT National Researcher Level 1 in Mexico's National System of Researchers, SNI. 2022
- Postdoctoral Fellowship. Awarded by The National Council of Science and Technology (CONACyT). 2021
- CONACyT Scholarship for full PhD and MSc studies. 2019
- CONACyT Internship Scholarship to USA. 2019
- Undergraduate Research Internship program at the Center for Scientific Research and Higher Education of Ensenada (CICESE), optics department 2011