Dr. Jorge Hirsch

Biography

Jorge Hirsch is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 1980. His research interests focus on the microscopic mechanisms leading to collective effects in solids, particularly in the fields of superconductivity and ferromagnetism. Hirsch explores essential physics phenomena contained within simple models to understand materials phenomena, which often occur in complex settings. He utilizes both analytic and numerical techniques to study identified models and their properties, ensuring comparisons with experimental observations. Among his notable findings is the discovery of electron-hole symmetry breaking which plays a fundamental role in superconductivity, particularly studied through optical tunneling experiments. Hirsch's contributions to theoretical physics have been recognized by his designation as an Outstanding Referee by the American Physical Society.

Research Interests

Experience