About

I am a PhD student at Harvard, fortunate to be advised by Professor Norman Yao and part of the inaugural cohort of the Quantum Science and Engineering program within Harvard Quantum Initiative. My research spans AI for materials and quantum many-body systems, exotic phases of matter, quantum computing and quantum sensing.

The question driving me right now: can AI agents run science end-to-end — from theoretical hypothesis to experimental discovery, autonomously? That prospect is equal parts thrilling and terrifying. I’ve been lucky to help build toward that vision at Periodic Labs from its early days — first full-time, then part-time — a company on a mission to build an AI scientist.

When I’m not grinding, I’m usually at the gym, out for a run, cycling, or enjoying nature. I also serve as President of the Harvard GSAS Polish Student Association.

I hold master’s degrees from Harvard University (Quantum Science), University College London (Physics and Quantum Technologies) and previously worked at the London Centre for Nanotechnology.

I hail from Lublin, Poland.

Contact: dkufel [at] g.harvard.edu