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Valery Milner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of British Columbia. He earned his Doctoral Degree from the Weizmann Institute of Science, specializing in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics. His research interests include Ultrafast Quantum Coherent Control and Ultrafast Spectroscopy, where he utilizes high-power ultrashort laser pulses to study and manipulate molecular motion and interactions. Milner's work has significant implications for the understanding of molecular dynamics and the creation of new states of matter. His team is known for developing techniques to control molecular rotation using laser light, paving the way for breakthroughs in the field. He also conducts research on quantum chaos and its effects on molecular systems, focusing on the interplay between quantum mechanics and molecular dynamics. The interdisciplinary nature of his work emphasizes collaboration with experimental and theoretical chemists. Professor Milner has held various academic positions at the University of British Columbia and previously worked in several research institutions including Lucent Technologies and the University of Texas at Austin, accumulating a rich history of academic achievement and recognition, including awards for his dissertation and outstanding Ph.D. students from the Soviet Union.
University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in the field of Physics, specializing in Ultrafast Quantum Coherent Control.
University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada
Conducted research and taught courses in physics.
University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada
Worked in research focused on atomic and molecular physics.
City University of New York • New York, NY, USA
Conducted research in applied physics.
Lucent Technologies • Murray Hill, NJ, USA
Worked on advanced research projects.
University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX, USA
Focused on applied molecular physics research.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.