Dr. Martin Zwierlein

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Biography

Martin Zwierlein is the Thomas Frank Professor of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Principal Investigator in the Research Laboratory of Electronics. His research focuses primarily on strongly interacting Fermi gases, contributing to a deeper understanding of novel states of matter. Zwierlein's group is noted for precision measurements of thermodynamics and transport in Fermi gases, especially during superfluid transitions. Utilizing a Fermi gas microscope, they have achieved studies on spin charge correlations and spin transport within the Fermi-Hubbard model, as well as advancements in controlling the dynamics of fermionic pairs. His recent investigations on Bose and Fermi gases are crucial for comprehending modern materials, particularly focusing on properties such as spin, heat, and Hall transport. Throughout his career, Zwierlein has received numerous awards including the Klung-Wilhelmy-Weberbank Prize and the I.I. Rabi Prize from the American Physical Society, reflecting his significant impact on the field. He completed his PhD at MIT in 2007 under Wolfgang Ketterle and has been a faculty member at MIT since then, attaining tenure in 2012 and full professorship in 2013.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Physics

2007-01-01 — Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA, USA

Conducts research on ultracold quantum gases, focusing on precision measurements and theories related to strongly interacting Fermi gases.

Awards

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Klung-Wilhelmy-Weberbank Prize

2007-01-01
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Young Investigator Award

2010-01-01
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David Lucile Packard Fellowship

2010-01-01
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Presidential Early Career Award

2010-01-01
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I.I. Rabi Prize

2017-01-01
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Humboldt Research Award

2019-01-01
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Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship

2019-01-01