My primary research interest is quantum theory, in particular, the renewed understanding that has been gained with the advent of quantum information. I am interested in many aspects of quantum theory, however, the main sub-areas that I am mostly focused on are quantum nonlocality, measurement incompatibility, and quantum thermodynamics.
In quantum theory the way that actions in one place effect far away places is much more intricate and fascinating than in classical physics. In particular, quantum theory allows for 'nonlocal' effects, whereby actions in one place seemingly affect another distant place instantaneously, although this can only ever be confirmed later in time. Obtaining a deep understanding of such a counter-intuitive phenomenon is not only crucial to really understand quantum theory and the way the microscopic world behaves, but is also important for applications in quantum information processing, where it opens up new possibilities which are impossible using only classical physics.