Dr. Simone Giombi

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Biography

Simone Giombi is a professor of physics at Princeton University, where he serves as the Associate Chair and Director of Graduate Studies. He earned his undergraduate degree in theoretical physics from the University of Bologna, Italy, and completed his Ph.D. in physics and astronomy at Stony Brook University in 2007. His research focuses on high energy theoretical physics, involving quantum field theories and string theory, particularly the interplay between these two areas. He has conducted postdoctoral research at Harvard University and has been a member of the String Theory group at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. Giombi has received notable accolades such as the New Horizons in Physics Prize in 2017 for his innovative joint work on higher spin gravity and its holographic connections to new soluble field theories, as well as the SIGRAV Prize for Classical Quantum Gravity in 2014.

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Awards

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New Horizons in Physics Prize

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SIGRAV Prize

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.