Dr. Jeff Gore

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Biography

Jeff Gore is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), specializing in the emergent dynamics of complex biological communities. His interdisciplinary research integrates physics with biology, addressing fundamental questions in ecology and evolution. Prof. Gore's lab employs experimentally tractable laboratory microcosms to investigate how interactions among individuals drive ecological and evolutionary processes. His work has contributed to the understanding of stability loss and chaotic fluctuations in communities, the existence of alternative stable states, and the dynamics of community assembly in changing environments. In addition to his research endeavors, Prof. Gore is actively involved in teaching and mentoring students, recognized by multiple awards including the Buechner Teaching Award and the NIH New Innovator Award. He earned his PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, supported by a Hertz Fellowship, and has received numerous honors such as the Schmidt Science Polymath Award and the Sloan Foundation Fellowship. His leadership roles reflect his commitment to advancing the field of biophysics and promoting collaboration across disciplines.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Conducts research in the emergent dynamics of complex communities and teaches courses in physics.

Assistant Professor

2009-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Engaged in research and education in biophysics and microbial community dynamics.

Awards

#2020

Schmidt Science Polymath Award

2020-01-01
#2013

Buechner Teaching Award

2013-01-01
#2013

Allen Distinguished Investigator Award

2013-01-01
#2012

NIH New Innovator Award

2012-01-01
#2011

Pew Scholar Biomedical Sciences Award

2011-01-01
#2011

Sloan Foundation Fellowship

2011-01-01
#2011

NSF CAREER Award

2011-01-01
#2008

NIH K99/R00 Pathways Independence Award Recipient

2008-01-01
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Pappalardo Fellow

2007-01-01
#1999

Fannie John Hertz Fellow

1999-01-01