Dr. Bianca Dittrich

Professor

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Biography

Bianca Dittrich is a faculty member at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics specializing in Quantum Gravity. Her research focuses on understanding the nature of space-time and contributes toward constructing a consistent theory of quantum gravity. This involves non-perturbative approaches and integrating renormalization concepts in the development of frameworks to formulate quantum gravity effectively. Dittrich has explored advanced topics like Lorentzian path integrals and their application to quantum gravity, including investigating foundational questions related to causality and topology changes. She has held various prestigious positions including Adjunct Professor at the University of Waterloo and University of Guelph, and has a history of notable awards, including the CAP-CRM Prize from the Canadian Association of Physicists. Dittrich's engagement with the academic community includes numerous publications and presentations, further establishing her as a leader in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Junior Research Faculty

2012-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics • Waterloo, ON, Canada

Research focused on quantum gravity.

Adjunct Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

University of Waterloo • Waterloo, ON, Canada

Contributing to the academic curriculum and supervising graduate students.

Max Planck Research Group Leader

2009-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics • Potsdam, Germany

Led a research group on gravitational physics.

Marie Curie Fellow

2008-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands

Collaborated on advanced research projects related to quantum gravity.

Awards

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CAP-CRM Prize

2024-01-01
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Discovery Grant

Requirements for Perimeter Institute

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Physics or Math Knowledge of Classical Mechanics Knowledge of Electromagnetism Knowledge of Special Relativity Knowledge of Quantum Mechanics Knowledge of Statistical Physics
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Specialization Notes

The Perimeter Scholars International (PSI) is a 10-month condensed Master's program in collaboration with the University of Waterloo, covering all core research areas including Particle Physics, Gravitational Physics, and Astronomy.