Dr. Ori Ganor

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ori Ganor received a B.Sc. in 1988 and a Ph.D. in 1996 from Tel-Aviv University. He was awarded the Robert H. Dicke Fellowship and was an assistant professor at Princeton University from 1998 to 2001 before joining the UC Berkeley Physics faculty as an associate professor in 2002. His research interests primarily focus on String Theory, theoretical high-energy physics, and the fundamental laws of nature, investigating gravity under extreme conditions and applications of new models in particle physics. His notable work includes aspects of M-theory, F-theory, matrix models, noncommutative geometry, and six-dimensional quantum field theories. Ganor has made significant contributions through proposals concerning supersymmetric Lagrangians and analysis of compactifications involving S-duality twists. He is actively involved in invited talks and collaborations aimed at advancing the understanding of complex theoretical frameworks in physics.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Member of the Physics faculty specializing in theoretical physics and high-energy physics.

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
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  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.