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Michael Lawler is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Cornell University specializing in Theoretical Condensed-Matter Physics. His research group focuses on fundamental problems in condensed matter physics, particularly quantum spin liquids and frustrated quantum mechanical systems. Lawler's interests include identifying new collective phenomena in strongly interacting electron systems and exploring the quantum nature of materials. He has been instrumental in proposing experimentation to confirm the existence of quantum spin liquids and exploring the implications for high-temperature superconductors and quantum computing. Through a combination of theoretical work and experimental collaboration, he has contributed to the understanding of electronic liquid crystals and their phase transitions. Lawler received his Ph.D. in Physics in 2006 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a B.Sc. in Engineering Physics in 1999 from Queen's University. He has held several academic positions, including postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Toronto and appointments at the State University of New York at Binghamton.
Cornell University • Ithaca, NY
Teaching and conducting research in Theoretical Condensed-Matter Physics.
Cornell University • Ithaca, NY
Teaching and research in physics.
State University of New York at Binghamton • Binghamton, NY
Research and teaching responsibilities in physics.
State University of New York at Binghamton • Binghamton, NY
Research and teaching responsibilities in physics.
University of Toronto • Toronto, ON
Conducted research in theoretical physics.
Computing Devices Canada • Ottawa, ON
Worked on signal processing for computing devices.
Aluminum Canada • Montreal, QC
Developed software solutions for aluminum manufacturing processes.
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