Spenta R. Wadia

Spenta R. Wadia (born 1 August 1950)[1] is an Indian theoretical physicist working in string theory and quantum field theory. He is currently a Distinguished Professor at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai and the Founding Director of the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS).[2] He is a recipient of the 2004 TWAS Prize in Physics.[3]

Career

Spenta Wadia did his bachelors from St. Xavier's College, Bombay and masters from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. He obtained his Ph.D. from City College of City University of New York in 1978. He then worked at University of Chicago from 1978-82 first as a research fellow and then as a staff scientist. He finally moved to the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in 1982 where he remains to this day.

Research

Spenta Wadia’s main research interests are in quantum field theory, statistical mechanics, string theory and quantum gravity. There is considerable overlap of these areas in light of the gauge-gravity duality of string theory. His other scientific interests are in complex systems including cross-disciplinary biology.

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References
  1. "Curriculum Vitae" (PDF).
  2. "New science hub to be set up soon". The Times of India. 19 October 2008. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
  3. "Prizes and Awards". The World Academy of Sciences. 2016.


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