Peter Maurer is an assistant professor at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and an Investigator at the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago. His research focuses on quantum sensing and engineering molecular spin qubits for biological applications. His work on genetically encoded protein qubits was recognised by Physics World as one of the Top 10 Breakthroughs of 2025. Maurer is the recipient of the Sloan Fellowship and the Swiss National Science Foundation Early Career Award.