Dr. Andrew Strominger

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Biography

Professor Andrew Strominger is the Gwill E. York Professor in the Department of Physics at Harvard University. His research primarily focuses on the fundamental laws of nature, exploring unresolved problems such as the unification of forces and particles, and the origin of the universe through quantum structures and black hole event horizons. Strominger’s work has significantly advanced our understanding of string theory, particularly its potential as a unified theory of nature. He has made groundbreaking discoveries related to brane solutions in string theory, elucidating duality symmetries and contributing to the understanding of black holes as holographic information storage systems. Additionally, he has established precise mathematical relations between various phenomena, linking the evolution of horizons with fluid dynamics. His contributions extend to observational astrophysics with implications for gravitational wave detection.

Research Interests

Experience

Gwill E. York Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Professor in the Department of Physics specializing in string theory and fundamental physics.

Awards

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Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

2017-01-01
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Dannie Heineman Prize in Mathematical Physics

2016-01-01
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Physics Frontiers Breakthrough Prize

2014-01-01
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Dirac Medal

2014-01-01
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Oskar Klein Medal

2014-01-01
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Leonard Eisenbud Prize

2008-01-01

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).