Past Member
Ahmed Almheiri
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Ahmed Almheiri is interested in understanding the connections between quantum information theory, quantum field theory, and quantum gravity. He previously worked on formulating the black hole firewall paradox and recasting AdS/CFT as a quantum error-correcting code. He is currently working on understanding what happens inside black holes.
Dates at IAS
Member
School of Natural Sciences
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Degrees
University of California - Santa Barbara
Ph.D.
2014
University of California - Santa Barbara
M.A.
2010
University of Toronto
B.Sc./B.A.
2008
Honors
2016
Distinguished Students Scholarship from The Scholarships Office of the Ministry of Presidential Affairs - UAE
2014
Distinguished Students Scholarship from The Scholarships Office of the Ministry of Presidential Affairs - UAE
2014
Lancaster Dissertation Award in Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Engineering
2008
Distinguished Students Scholarship from The Scholarships Office of the Ministry of Presidential Affairs - UAE
2004
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Undergraduate Scholarship
Appointments
Stanford University
2014–2017
Postdoctoral Scholar
