Amir Yacoby

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Amir Yacoby
Alma mater Weizmann Institute of Science
Scientific career
Fields Condensed matter physics
Institutions Harvard University
University of Waterloo
Academic advisors Mordehai Heiblum

Amir Yacoby is a condensed matter physicist and professor at Harvard University.

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Education

Yacoby got bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering and a master’s degree in theoretical physics. [1] In 1994, he obtained his PhD at Weizmann Institute of Science under the supervision of Professor Moty Heiblum.

Career

In 2006, Yacoby started teaching at Harvard. [1] He was appointed as the Lazaridis Chair in Physics of the Institute for Quantum Computing in 2013. [2] In March 2014, his group developed a magnetic resonance imaging technology by which nanoscale images can be provided, that could enable researchers to peer into the atomic structure of individual molecules. [3] In 2014, Yacoby was named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. [4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Amir Yacoby". physics.harvard.edu. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Institute for Quantum Computing adds former CSA chief, Harvard professor". University of Waterloo. September 9, 2013. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  3. ↑ "MRI, on a molecular scale: Team develops system that could peer into atomic structure of individual molecules". Phys.org . April 18, 2014. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  4. ↑ Kat Zambon (November 24, 2014). "New AAAS Fellows Recognized for Their Contributions to Advancing Science". American Association for the Advancement of Science. Retrieved December 6, 2019.


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