Dr. David London

Associate Professor

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Biography

David London is a world-renowned particle theorist known for his work in B meson physics. His contributions have primarily focused on weak interactions and CP violation in B meson decays, while he has also expanded his research to include top-quark physics and exotic particles such as additional gauge bosons and non-standard fermions. He utilizes effective Lagrangians to study new physics beyond the Standard Model. London has been affiliated with significant experimental efforts, notably the BaBar and Belle collaborations, which gathered data from the late 1990s until 2008 and 2010, respectively, with the goal of understanding B meson properties and CP violation mechanisms. He has received several accolades, including the Petit Prix Nobel for teaching and the Vogt Medal from the ACP-TRIUMF for excellence in subatomic physics. He is a member of the Royal Society of Canada since 2021 and has actively contributed as an outstanding referee for the American Physical Society. His teaching and supervision efforts extend to numerous graduate theses, showcasing his commitment to advancing the field and mentoring the next generation of physicists.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montreal, QC, Canada

Research and teaching in the field of particle physics.

Awards

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Petit Prix Nobel for Teaching

2002-01-01
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CAP-TRIUMF Vogt Medal

2014-01-01
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Outstanding Referee

2018-01-01
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FAS Prize for Excellence in Teaching

2003-01-01

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.