Dr. Geoff Penington

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Geoff Penington received a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Mathematics in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University in 2015, followed by a PhD in Physics under the supervision of Patrick Hayden at Stanford University in 2020. He joined the University of California, Berkeley, as an Assistant Professor in July 2020, where he is part of the Leinweber Institute for Theoretical Physics. His research primarily focuses on the intersection of quantum information and quantum gravity, with specific interests in understanding the information dynamics associated with black holes and Hawking radiation. Penington's notable publications include works on quantum error correction and entanglement wedge reconstruction. In addition to his research, he is involved in organizing topics related to Particle Physics and Quantum Physics for the Berkeley Futures Organizing Committee.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.