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Professor Dr. Frank Verstraete

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Biography

Frank Verstraete is the Leigh Trapnell Professor of Quantum Physics in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on understanding the role of entanglement in quantum computation and the behavior of interacting quantum many-body systems. He has developed theories related to quantum tensor networks and has devised novel computational methods to optimize and apply these theories to problems in condensed matter physics, quantum field theory, atomic physics, and statistical physics in quantum computing. Prior to his current role, Professor Verstraete held positions at Ghent University, the University of Vienna, the California Institute of Technology, and the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics. His work contributes significantly to the foundations of quantum information and the development of quantum technologies.

Research Interests

Quantum Physics Quantum Information Entanglement Quantum Computation Interacting Quantum Many-Body Systems Quantum Tensor Networks Condensed Matter Physics Quantum Field Theory Atomic Physics Statistical Physics

Experience

Professor of Quantum Physics

— Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, England

Leigh Trapnell Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics.

Professor of Theoretical Physics

— Present

Ghent University • Ghent, Belgium

Held a professorship in Theoretical Physics.

Professor of Physics

— Present

University of Vienna • Vienna, Austria

Professor of Physics.

Research Scholar

— Present

Institute Quantum Information, Caltech • Pasadena, California, USA

Conducted research in quantum information.

Research Fellow

— Present

Max Planck Institute Quantum Optics • Garching, Germany

Worked on various projects in quantum optics.

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110

Prerequisites

UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset

Application Checklist

  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)

Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.