Dr. John Mcgreevy

Associate Professor

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Biography

Professor McGreevy's current research focuses on the study and application of quantum field theory, condensed matter physics, and high energy physics. He has authored and co-authored numerous publications exploring various aspects of these fields, including the work on quantum electron stars and non-Abelian statistics as they relate to Witten anomaly. His contributions to the understanding of black holes and strange metals, alongside emergent quantum criticality in AdS_2, demonstrate the innovative approaches he employs in theoretical physics. With a Ph.D. from Stanford University in 2002, McGreevy has established a strong academic career, eliciting attention through studies that bridge concepts from string theory to topological quantum liquids. His extensive list of publications showcases his ongoing exploration into the fundamental aspects of theoretical physics, as well as the implications these have on broader scientific inquiries.

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Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).