Dr. Warren Mori

Professor

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Biography

Warren Mori is a Professor in the Department of Physics and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He earned his B.S. degree from the University of California, Berkeley in June 1981, followed by an M.S. and a Ph.D. from UCLA in June 1984 and March 1987, respectively. His research interests lie primarily in the theoretical aspects of plasma physics, with a strong focus on nonlinear plasma phenomena and high-intensity laser interactions with plasmas. Mori has contributed significantly to the advancement of plasma simulation techniques, and he leads the Plasma Simulation Group at UCLA. His exemplary work has earned him various accolades, including being named a Fellow of the American Physical Society and receiving the ICTP Medal for Excellence in Nonlinear Plasma Physics. He has also held a visiting fellowship at Imperial College London, where he collaborated on cutting-edge plasma research. Throughout his career, Mori has produced numerous influential publications in leading journals, demonstrating his expertise in the fields of nonlinear optics and plasma acceleration. He is actively involved in mentoring graduate students and expanding the research frontiers in plasma physics through innovative computational methods.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1987-03-01 — Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Leading research in theoretical plasma physics, supervising graduate students, and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.

Awards

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Fellow

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ICTP Medal

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Outstanding Graduate Student Award

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.