Dr. William Witczak Krempa

Associate Professor

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Biography

William Witczak-Krempa holds a Ph.D. in condensed matter physics from the University of Toronto and is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the Université de Montréal. His research focuses on unusual states of matter that emerge under extreme pressures or magnetic fields. Specifically, he investigates quantum phase transitions, analyzing the behavior of advanced materials at a microscopic scale. His studies have shown that certain materials become superconductors at very low temperatures, allowing for electrical current to flow without resistance. This quantum phenomenon has potential applications in creating high-tension wires for electrical grids, significantly reducing energy losses. Witczak-Krempa teaches Quantum Optics to third-year students and aims to establish a research group to cultivate creative scientists through collaborations with researchers from various institutions, including Harvard University, where he completed his postdoctoral studies before joining UdeM.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal, QC, Canada

Teaching and researching quantum phase transitions in condensed matter physics.

Awards

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NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Walter Sumner Fellowship

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.