Dr. Jaume Gomis

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Biography

Jaume Gomis is a faculty member at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, where he focuses his research on nonperturbative dynamics in gauge theories and string theory. He is particularly interested in uncovering the physics and mathematics underlying dualities in these fields, as well as the holographic formulations of quantum gravity. Gomis has held several notable positions, including being an Adjunct Professor at the University of Western Ontario and the University of Waterloo. His academic journey includes a postdoctoral fellowship and a senior research fellowship at the California Institute of Technology, showcasing a robust background in theoretical physics. He has received prestigious awards for his contributions to the field, including the CAP-CRM Prize in Theoretical Mathematical Physics from the Canadian Association of Physicists in 2019, and multiple Early Researcher Awards from the Ministry of Research and Innovation in Ontario. Gomis has published numerous papers in high-energy physics journals and has been actively involved in teaching and supervising PhD students at the Perimeter Institute and associated universities.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Western Ontario • Ontario, Canada

Teaching and supervising graduate students.

Adjunct Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

University of Waterloo • Ontario, Canada

Teaching and supervising graduate students.

Sherman Fairchild Senior Research Fellow

2002-01-01 — 2004-12-31

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA, USA

Conducted advanced research in theoretical physics.

Postdoctoral Scholar

1999-01-01 — 2002-12-31

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA, USA

Engaged in research in theoretical physics.

Awards

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CAP-CRM Prize

2019-01-01
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Early Researcher Award

2009-01-01
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Early Researcher Award

2009-01-01
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Sherman Fairchild Senior Research Fellowship Prize

2002-01-01
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Highest Academic Achievement Award

1995-01-01

Requirements for Perimeter Institute

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Physics or Math Knowledge of Classical Mechanics Knowledge of Electromagnetism Knowledge of Special Relativity Knowledge of Quantum Mechanics Knowledge of Statistical Physics
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Specialization Notes

The Perimeter Scholars International (PSI) is a 10-month condensed Master's program in collaboration with the University of Waterloo, covering all core research areas including Particle Physics, Gravitational Physics, and Astronomy.