Dr. Savas Dimopoulos

Professor

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Biography

Professor Savas Dimopoulos is a leading physicist specializing in elementary particle physics. He has made significant contributions to our understanding of fundamental forces and particles. His work includes exploring deep mysteries of nature, such as the origin of mass and the substructure of elementary particles. Dimopoulos is at the forefront of research involving the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, where groundbreaking experiments are conducted to test theories that may supersede the Standard Model of particle physics. He has proposed several theories, including the Supersymmetric Standard Model and Large Extra Dimensions, in collaboration with various researchers. His innovative use of atom interferometry is paving the way for a new era in experimental fundamental physics, with ongoing projects aimed at testing the precision of Einstein’s general relativity and exploring gravity waves through atom-interferometric detection methods. Dimopoulos’s extensive research aims to bridge the gap between quantum mechanics and general relativity, thus contributing to our comprehension of the universe's laws.

Research Interests

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
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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