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Egor Babaev is a Professor in the Department of Theoretical Physics at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), focusing on condensed matter theory. He obtained his Ph.D. from the Department of Theoretical Physics at Uppsala University in 2001. Following his doctorate, he undertook postdoctoral research at Uppsala University and Cornell University, solidifying his expertise in the field. Babaev has held various academic positions, including Assistant Professor and later Associate Professor at KTH, where he has contributed significantly to the understanding of complex systems in material physics. He has been recognized through numerous awards, including the Göran Gustafsson Prize from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and the National Science Foundation CAREER Award. His research interests include the theory of multicomponent superconductors, superfluidity, and topological solitons, making essential contributions to the theoretical framework and predictions of new states of matter. Babaev actively engages in teaching and mentoring students, overseeing courses related to condensed matter theory and statistical mechanics.
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) • Stockholm, Sweden
Leading research in theoretical physics and supervising graduate students.
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) • Stockholm, Sweden
Conducted research in condensed matter physics and taught courses.
University of Massachusetts Amherst • Amherst, MA, USA
Engaged in theoretical research and taught physics courses.
Cornell University • Ithaca, NY, USA
Conducted postdoctoral research in theoretical physics.
Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden
Conducted research in theoretical physics.
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