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Washington Taylor is a Professor of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research focuses on fundamental theoretical questions concerning quantum physics and gravity. Taylor has made significant contributions to string theory, including aspects of D-branes, string field theory, and matrix model formulations of M-theory. His research is characterized by the integration of mathematical, computational, and physical approaches, driving advances in solving complex mathematical and physical problems. Recently, he has explored the implications of string theory for observable particle physics and cosmology, and has begun to engage with mathematical and computational models in ecology and evolution. Taylor received his Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics from Stanford University and his Doctorate in physics from the University of California, Berkeley in 1993. After a postdoctoral position at MIT, he joined the faculty at Princeton University in 1995, returned to MIT in 1998, and became a full professor in 2002. He has served as the Director of the Center for Theoretical Physics at MIT and has developed undergraduate and graduate courses on electromagnetism and quantum field theory. Along with Professor Robert Jaffe, he created a new course titled “The Physics of Energy,” which analyzes the physical principles behind energy sources and conversions.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, conducting research in quantum physics and gravity.
Center for Theoretical Physics, MIT • Cambridge, MA
Oversaw research initiatives and academic programs in theoretical physics.
Princeton University • Princeton, NJ
Conducted research and taught courses in theoretical physics.