Dr. Ahmed Almheiri

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Research Interests

Quantum Gravity Quantum Information Black Holes String Theory Holography AdS/CFT

Experience

Assistant Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

NYU Abu Dhabi • Abu Dhabi

Ahmed Almheiri is a theoretical physicist working at the interface of quantum information and quantum gravity. His research includes demonstrating that gravity implements a quantum error correcting code, which is important for fault-tolerant quantum computation, and addressing Stephen Hawking's information paradox.

Awards

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New Horizons in Physics Prize

2021-01-01
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Pride of Emirates Medal

2021-01-01

Requirements for New York University Abu Dhabi

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
High School Diploma or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Common Application
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  • Official Transcripts
  • Common Application School Report
  • Counselor Recommendation
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  • Teacher Recommendation
Specialization Notes

Undergraduate programs at NYU Abu Dhabi are cross-disciplinary. Departments such as Computer Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Philosophy, and Psychology fall under the undergraduate Bachelor of Arts/Science tracks.