Dr. Mona Berciu

Professor

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Biography

Mona Berciu is a Professor at the University of British Columbia, specializing in condensed matter theoretical physics. She has extensive experience in supervising undergraduate and graduate students, particularly in the area of strongly correlated electron systems. Professor Berciu has made significant contributions to the field, focusing on polarons, bipolarons, correlated electrons, and spintronic devices. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Bucharest in 1994, followed by a Master’s degree from the University of Toronto in 1995, and a Doctorate from the same institution in 1999. She started her career at UBC in various capacities, moving from Assistant Professor (2002-2007) to Associate Professor (2007-2012) and finally to Professor in 2012. Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards for her excellence in teaching and research, including the Killam Prize and the CAP Medal.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Teaching and research in the field of condensed matter theoretical physics.

Associate Professor

2007-01-01 — 2012-01-01

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Advanced instruction and supervision of research in physics.

Assistant Professor

2002-01-01 — 2007-01-01

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Conducted research and taught undergraduate and graduate courses.

Visiting Research Fellow

2000-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Collaborated on research in theoretical physics.

Awards

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Killam Prize

2014-01-01
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CAP Medal

2013-01-01
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CIfAR Nanoelectronics Fellow

2009-01-01
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Killam Prize

2006-01-01
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Sloan Research Fellow

2006-01-01
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CIFAR Nanoelectronics Scholar

2005-01-01
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Research Innovation Award

2003-01-01
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University Faculty Award

2002-01-01
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NSERC PDF

2000-01-01

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.