Alexandros Lappas is a Director of Research at the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL) of the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH), where he leads the Quantum Materials and Magnetism Lab. He studied Physics at the University of Crete (Greece) and obtained a D.Phil. in Chemical Physics from the University of Sussex (UK), where he also worked as a Visiting Lecturer (Inorganic & Physical Chemistry curriculum). He is a Visiting Researcher at Rutherford Appleton Lab (RAL; UK) and Brookhaven National Lab (BNL; USA), where he utilizes cutting-edge neutron and synchrotron science tools for understanding the structure and dynamics of condensed matter. Dr Lappas works in the field of experimental condensed matter physics and materials science, studying cooperative electronic phenomena (cf. interacting charge carriers and magnetic/ electric moments) and phase transitions in correlated electron systems that tackle energy efficient technologies. His interest in quantum phenomena, reflecting in-house designed and grown solid-state physical systems (e.g. ferrite nanocrystals, 2D intercalated chalcogenides, low-D transition metal oxides), aims to facilitate solutions in energy research and/or health monitoring.