Dr. Francesca Vidotto

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Francesca Vidotto is an Assistant Professor and a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair at Western University, specializing in Physics and Astronomy. She focuses on fundamental problems in physics, particularly Loop Quantum Gravity and cosmology. Her research aims to develop new theoretical tools to understand the quantum aspects of space-time and their connection to observable phenomena such as black holes and the primordial universe. She leads a quantum gravity research group at Western, employing an interdisciplinary approach to tackle questions related to the mathematical structure of quantum gravity and its phenomenological aspects. Vidotto has contributed significantly to the literature, including co-authoring the book 'Covariant Loop Quantum Gravity' and several influential papers on topics like black hole remnants and primordial fluctuations. She is involved in various academic courses, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her work is recognized internationally, having received multiple awards, including the NVH Jubilee Prize and fellowships from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research. She actively participates in editorial roles for prominent physics journals, enhancing the discourse within the academic community.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Western University • London, ON

Engaged in research and teaching in the fields of Physics and Astronomy, particularly focusing on Loop Quantum Gravity and its implications in cosmology.

Awards

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Tier 2 Canada Research Chair

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NVH Jubilee Prize

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Veni Fellowship

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Rubicon Fellowship

Courses

Astronomy 2022B: Origin of the Universe Philosophy 2310G: Philosophy of Physics Philosophy 9703A/4311F: Women in Science Applied Mathematics 2811B: Linear Algebra II Physics 9204A: Quantum Gravity Applied Mathematics 9625B: Introduction to General Relativity

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.