Prof. Daniel Loss is Named Citation Laureate 2025 in Physics

Prof. Daniel Loss (University of Basel) is part of the Citation Laureates in Physics for 2025! This prestigious recognition celebrates researchers whose groundbreaking work has significantly transformed our understanding of the physical universe, spanning from quantum theory to cosmology and beyond.

Each year, the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) selects a distinguished group of researchers whose work demonstrates exceptional influence and global impact. These Citation Laureates are recognized for contributions that resonate across multiple disciplines and are considered on par with Nobel Prize-level achievements. Their relentless pursuit of knowledge continues to inspire future generations and shape the trajectory of scientific research worldwide.

The Citation Laureates are chosen through a rigorous evaluation of citation data from the trusted Web of Science database, combined with expert assessments. This selection process highlights individuals whose research outputs have achieved remarkable citation milestones — often exceeding 2,000 citations. Such citation counts are rare and reflect a researcher’s foundational role within their field as well as the broad significance and enduring impact of their work beyond academia.

Prof. Loss received this prize "for proposing the Loss-DiVincenzo model for quantum computing, using electron spins in quantum dots as qubits". This influential model utilizes electron spins in quantum dots as qubits, laying the groundwork for spin-based quantum computing. 

Congratulations to Prof. Daniel Loss for this distinguished recognition!