Princeton University - Physics

Princeton University - Physics

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Empowering Minds and Transforming Tomorrow through Cutting-edge Physics Education and Research at Princeton University.

The long and distinguished history of physics at Princeton began with a watchmaker's apprentice who became a legendary teacher and one of the most acclaimed research pioneers of the 19th century. Joseph Henry arrived on campus in 1832, conducted courses in natural philosophy and engineering, and performed a series of experiments in electromagnetic induction that put him at the forefront of the fir

05/21/2026

Congratulations to Chase Goddard who received his PhD written under the direction of Professor William Bialek. Principal examiners in attendance were Professors William Bialek, David Schwab, and Andrew Leifer.

05/11/2026

Congratulations to Connor Holland who received his PhD written under the direction of Professor Lawrence Cheuk. Principal examiners in attendance were Professors Lawrence Cheuk, Waseem Bakr, and David Huse.

05/11/2026

Congratulations to Jieru Shan who received her PhD written under the direction of Professor Simone Giombi. Principal examiners in attendance were Professors Simone Giombi, Silviu Pufu, and Lyman Page.

05/08/2026

Congratulations to David Shlivko who received his PhD written under the direction of Professor Paul Steinhardt. Principal examiners in attendance were Professors Paul Steinhardt, Jo Dunkley, and Silviu Pufu.

05/08/2026

Congratulations to Jonah Herzog-Arbeitman who received his PhD written under the direction of Professor Andrei Bernevig. Principal examiners in attendance were Professors Andrei Bernevig, Herman Verlinde, and Phuan Ong.

05/05/2026

Congratulations to Sophie Dvali who received her PhD written under the direction of Professor Andrew Leifer. Principal examiners in attendance were Professors Andrew Leifer, Bradley Dickerson, and Biao Lian.

05/05/2026

Congratulations to Yen-Chen Tsui who received his PhD written under the direction of Professor Ali Yazdani. Principal examiners in attendance were Professors Ali Yazdani, Biao Lian, and Lyman Page.

04/22/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Professor Lyman Page received the 2026 Georges LemaƮtre Prize.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4sJfU1Z

04/21/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Professor Emeritus and Nobel Laureate, David Gross received the 2026 Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics.

Details here: https://bit.ly/42r6QUJ

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