Dr. Renata Kallosh

Professor

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Biography

Professor Kallosh works on the general structure of supergravity and string theory applications to cosmology. Her main interests are related to models of the early universe, inflation, dark energy, and string theory. She develops string theory models that explain the origin of the universe and the current acceleration of its expansion. Collaborating with others, she constructed de Sitter supergravity models suitable for the studies of inflation and dark energy, specifically focusing on spontaneously broken supersymmetry. Analyzing the potential consequences of data from current and future cosmological observations, such as those from the LiteBIRD satellite and the cosmic microwave background (CMB), her results impact the relationship between superstring theory and supergravity in real-world contexts. In particular, she aims to assess future tests of string theory against CMB data and investigate effective supergravity models flexible enough to accommodate amplitude variations in gravitational waves produced during inflation.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1990-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Teaching and research in the field of Physics.

Junior Research Fellow

1968-01-01 — 1981-01-01

Lebedev Physical Institute •

Research on theoretical physics.

Professor

1981-01-01 — 1989-01-01

Lebedev Physical Institute •

Teaching and research in theoretical physics.

Coxeter Lecturer

2005-01-01 — 2005-12-31

Fields Mathematical Institute • Toronto

Lectured on topics in mathematics and theoretical physics.

Visiting Professorship

2008-01-01 — 2008-12-31

Kyoto Institute of Theoretical Physics • Kyoto

Engaged in collaborative research in theoretical physics.

Awards

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Research Award

2005-01-01
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Lise Meitner Prize

2009-01-01
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Doctorate Honoris Causa

2013-01-01
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Elected Member

2018-01-01
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Lorentz Chair

2017-01-01

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
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Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.