Dr. Henry Lin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Henry W. Lin joined Princeton’s Department of Physics as an Assistant Professor in January 2026. He holds an A.B. in Physics and Mathematics from Harvard (2017) and a Ph.D. in Physics from Princeton University (2022). He is currently completing a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University. Lin’s research focuses on understanding the interior of black holes and quantum gravity. He approaches these complex problems from multiple angles, employing low-dimensional holography and novel numerical techniques to address strongly coupled quantum systems with numerous degrees of freedom.

Research Interests

Black Hole Interior Quantum Gravity Holography Numerical Techniques Strongly Coupled Quantum Systems

Experience

Assistant Professor

2026-01-01 — Present

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.