Dr. Freddy Cachazo

Professor

Biography

Freddy Cachazo is a faculty member at the Perimeter Institute, where he specializes in mathematical physics, particularly the computation of scattering amplitudes in gauge theories and quantum gravity. After completing his PhD at Harvard University in 2002, he joined the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, where he served until 2005. Cachazo is recognized as one of the world’s leading experts in the area of massless particle theory, working extensively on foundational topics such as N=4 super Yang-Mills and Einstein's gravity. His notable contributions include advancements in the formulation of scattering matrices and collaborations that have enhanced the understanding of scattering amplitudes across various dimensions. He has received numerous honors for his work, including the Gribov Medal from the European Physical Society and the Rutherford Memorial Medal from the Royal Society of Canada. His current research interests are focused on the intersection of string theory and twistor theory, contributing to important open problems in theoretical physics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor
2005-01-01 — Present

Perimeter Institute • Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Leading researcher in mathematical physics and scattering amplitudes.

Adjunct Professor
2005-01-01 — Present

University of Waterloo • Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Contributing to graduate education and research in mathematical physics.

Awards

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Discovery Grant
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CAP-CRM Prize
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New Horizons Physics Prize
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Herzberg Medal
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Rutherford Medal
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Gribov Medal