Dr. Benjamin Lev

Professor

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Biography

Benjamin Lev is a Professor in the Applied Physics Department at Stanford University. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics, Magna Cum Laude, from Princeton University in 1999 and completed his Ph.D. in Physics at the California Institute of Technology in 2005. Since joining Stanford in 2011, he has focused on research in quantum many-body physics and quantum neural networks, utilizing techniques that interface ultracold atomic physics, quantum optics, and condensed matter physics. Lev has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Packard Foundation Fellowship, the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), and the NSF CAREER award. He has also received multiple grants from federal agencies such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Energy (DOE), the Army Research Office (ARO), and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Lev is a Fellow of the American Physical Society and a member of the Defense Science Study Group.

Research Interests

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.