Dr. Jeffrey Rau

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jeffrey G. Rau is an associate professor at the University of Windsor, specializing in theoretical condensed matter physics. His research primarily focuses on quantum magnetism and its connections to strongly correlated systems, aiming to understand how frustration and many-body effects in quantum mechanics produce emergent behaviors in real materials. His recent areas of focus include phenomena such as order-by-disorder, altermagnetism, spin dynamics, and the impacts of frustration in anisotropic systems. He has an extensive background in post-doctoral research at prestigious institutions, including the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems and the University of Waterloo. Dr. Rau obtained his Ph.D. in physics from the University of Toronto and completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Windsor.

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Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Windsor • Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Teaches and conducts research in theoretical condensed matter physics, focusing on quantum magnetism and correlated systems.

Requirements for University of Windsor

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field English proficiency
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Specialization Notes

Includes Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering streams.