Dr. Rafael Sorkin

Professor

Biography

Rafael Sorkin is a Researcher Emeritus at the Perimeter Institute, known for his contributions to the fields of Cosmology, Quantum Foundations, and Quantum Gravity. He has held various academic positions, including Adjunct Professor at several institutions such as the University of Waterloo and the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. Sorkin has mentored numerous Ph.D. students and served on multiple thesis committees. His academic journey includes a significant tenure at Syracuse University, where he served as a Professor and Associate Professor in Physics. He has been a visiting professor at various prestigious academic institutions, including the University of Chicago and the University of London. Sorkin's research interests are prominent in theoretical physics, with a focus on quantum measure and advanced general relativity. His work has earned him several accolades, including the Charter Honorary Fellow at the John Bell Institute and multiple US-Mexico Cooperative Research Awards. He has a strong publication record, contributing to various prestigious journals and conferences. Sorkin's teaching experience spans graduate and undergraduate courses in multiple areas of physics, demonstrating his commitment to academic excellence and student mentorship.

Research Interests

Experience

Researcher Emeritus
2020-01-01 — Present

Perimeter Institute • Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Serves as the leading researcher in theoretical physics at the Perimeter Institute.

Adjunct Professor
2022-01-01 — Present

Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies • Dublin, Ireland

Teaches and conducts research in theoretical physics.

Professor
1992-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Syracuse University • Syracuse, New York, USA

Provided education and conducted research in the field of physics.

Awards

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Charter Honorary Fellow
2018-01-01
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US-Mexico Cooperative Research Award
2005-01-01

Courses

Graduate Courses: Quantum Measure Advanced General Relativity Theory of Relativity Electromagnetic Theory Advanced Quantum Mechanics Statistical Mechanics Undergraduate Courses: Quantum Mechanics The Scientific Method General Physics II: Electricity, Magnetism, Light