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| nationality = [[United Kingdom|British]]<br />[[Serbs in the United Kingdom|Serbian]]
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| workplaces = [[University of Oxford]]<br />[[University of London]]<br />[[University of Leeds]]<br />[[National University of Singapore|National University of Singapore(NUS)]]<br />[[Centre for Quantum Technologies|Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT)]]
| workplaces = [[University of Oxford]]<br />[[University of London]]<br />[[University of Leeds]]<br />[[National University of Singapore]](NUS)<br />[[Centre for Quantum Technologies]] (CQT)
| education = [[Mathematical Grammar School]]
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| alma_mater = [[Imperial College London]] (BSc, PhD)
| alma_mater = [[Imperial College London]] (BSc, PhD)
| doctoral_advisors = [[Peter Knight (physicist)|Sir Peter Knight]]<br />[[Artur Ekert]]<br />[[Martin Bodo Plenio]]
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| thesis_title = Quantum information theory of entanglement
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| thesis_year = 1998
| known_for = [[Quantum information|Quantum information theory]]<br />[[Quantum mechanics]]<br />[[Quantum entanglement]]
| known_for = [[Quantum information]] theory<br />[[Quantum mechanics]]<br />[[Quantum entanglement]]
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'''Vlatko Vedral''' {{post-nominals|country=GBR|FInstP}} (born 1971) is a [[Serbia|Serbian-born]] British physicist. He is best known for his contributions to [[quantum information|quantum information theory]], [[quantum mechanics]], and [[quantum entanglement]].<ref name="gs">{{Google scholar id}}</ref> He earned his [[Bachelor of Science]] and [[Doctor of Philosophy]] degrees from [[Imperial College London]], where he graduated with a PhD in 1998.<ref name="vphd" /><br /><br />An active [[Scientific method|researcher]], Vedral has over 500 published papers to his name<ref name="gs">{{Google scholar id}}</ref>. This output covers a broad range of topics within [[Quantum mechanics|quantum physics]], including [[quantum computing]], [[quantum cryptography]], and [[quantum thermodynamics]]. In recognition of his scholarly achievements, he was honoured with the [[Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award]] in 2007. Throughout his career, Vedral has held a number of academic positions, including [[lectureship|lectureships]] and [[Reader (academic rank)|readership]] at Imperial College London, a [[professorship]] at the [[University of Leeds]], and visiting professorships at institutions worldwide, including Vienna, Singapore, and Beijing. Since 2009, Vedral has served as Professor of [[Quantum Information Science]] in the [[Department of Physics, University of Oxford|Department of Physics]] at the [[University of Oxford]]. Additionally, he is a Governing Body [[Fellow]] of [[Wolfson College, Oxford]].<br /><br /> In addition to his academic work, Vedral has made efforts to popularise and communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. He frequently gives talks on quantum physics and its implications for society, as well as writing for mainstream journals and participating in vlogs, podcasts, and documentaries. Vedral has also written several textbooks and two popular science books, notably [[ Decoding Reality: The Universe as Quantum Information|Decoding Reality]].
'''Vlatko Vedral''' {{post-nominals|country=GBR|FInstP}} (born 1971) is a [[Serbia]]n-born British physicist. He is best known for his contributions to [[quantum information]] theory, [[quantum mechanics]], and [[quantum entanglement]].<ref name="google_scholar" /> He earned his [[Bachelor of Science]] and [[Doctor of Philosophy]] degrees from [[Imperial College London]], where he graduated with a PhD in 1998.<ref name="math_gene" /><ref name="vv_phd">{{cite thesis|degree=PhD|publisher=Imperial College London|title=Quantum information theory of entanglement|first=Vlatko|last=Vedral|date=1998|website=imperial.ac.uk|oclc=556614787|hdl=10044/1/11786}}</ref>


An active [[Scientific method|researcher]], Vedral has over 500 published,<ref name="google_scholar" /> regularly cited<ref>{{cite web |title=Vlatko Vedral |url=https://scholargps.com/scholars/27130202213302/vlatko-vedral?e_ref=d31fd6781b7b86129f56 |website=scholargps.com|access-date=9 May 2024}}</ref> papers to his name. This output covers a broad range of topics within [[Quantum mechanics|quantum physics]], including [[quantum computing]], [[quantum cryptography]], and [[quantum thermodynamics]]. In recognition of his scholarly achievements, he was honoured with the [[Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award]] in 2007. Throughout his career, Vedral has held a number of academic positions, including [[lectureship]]s and [[Reader (academic rank)|readership]] at Imperial College London, a [[professorship]] at the [[University of Leeds]], and visiting professorships at institutions worldwide, including Vienna, Singapore, and Beijing. Since 2009, Vedral has served as Professor of [[Quantum Information Science]] in the [[Department of Physics, University of Oxford|Department of Physics]] at the [[University of Oxford]]. Additionally, he is a Governing Body [[Fellow]] of [[Wolfson College, Oxford]].
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==Early years and Education==
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Vedral was born in [[Belgrade]], Serbia in 1971, the only son of two mathematics teachers. From a young age, he exhibited a keen interest in mathematics and philosophy. Vedral secured a place at the highly competitive [[Mathematical Grammar School]] (Matematička gimnazija) in Belgrade, renowned for its nurturing environment for gifted students in mathematics, physics, and informatics. It was during his time at this institution that Vedral's passion for physics was sparked, thanks to the tutelage of an inspirational teacher. After completing his secondary education, Vedral fulfilled his national service obligations in the [[Armed Forces of Serbia and Montenegro|Yugoslav Army]] at the age of 19. He reached the rank of a lieutenant army reserve officer.<br /><br />In 1991, seeking to further pursue his academic aspirations, he left Serbia for the [[Serbs in the United Kingdom|United Kingdom]]. Awarded a scholarship from [[University of London]], Vedral embarked on his [[undergraduate education|undergraduate]] studies in [[theoretical physics]] at Imperial College London. In 1998, Vedral completed his PhD, examining the quantum information theory of entanglement<ref name="vphd" />, under the guidance and mentorship of [[Peter Knight (physicist)|Sir Peter Leonard Knight FRS HonFInstP]]. Vedral's doctoral research laid the groundwork for his future contributions to the field of quantum physics.


In addition to his academic work, Vedral has made efforts to popularise and communicate<ref name=vv_substack>{{cite web |title=Vlatko Vedral |url=https://vlatkovedral.substack.com/ |access-date=7 May 2024 |website= [[Substack]]}}</ref> complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. He frequently gives talks<ref>{{cite web |title=Living in a quantum world by Prof Vlatko Vedral |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaUfZak8Ug4 |access-date=7 May 2024}}</ref> on quantum physics and its implications for society, as well as writing for mainstream journals<ref name=vv_newsci>{{cite journal |title=Vlatko Vedral |url=https://www.newscientist.com/author/vlatko-vedral/ |access-date=7 May 2024 |website= [[New Scientist]]}}</ref><ref name=vv_sciam>{{cite journal |title=Vlatko Vedral |url=https://www.scientificamerican.com/author/vlatko-vedral/ |access-date=7 May 2024 |website= [[Scientific American]]}}</ref><ref name=vv_nature>{{cite journal |title=Vlatko Vedral |url=https://www.nature.com/search?author=Vlatko%20Vedral |access-date=7 May 2024 |website= [[Nature (journal)|Nature]]}}</ref> and participating in vlogs, podcasts, and documentaries.<ref name=vv_imdb>{{cite web |title=Vlatko Vedral |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5378413/ |access-date=7 May 2024 |website= [[IMDB]]}}</ref> Vedral has also written several textbooks and two popular science books, most notably [[Decoding Reality: The Universe as Quantum Information|Decoding Reality]].
==Career and research==
After his PhD, Vedral was appointed Elsag-Bailey [[postdoctoral]] [[research fellow]] in Oxford. He then held a research fellowship at [[Merton College, Oxford]] returning to Imperial College as the Governor’s lecturer to start a quantum information science research group, a position he held from 2000-2004. Before returning to Oxford, he was centenary professor of quantum information science at the [[University of Leeds]] from 2004 to 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theory.leeds.ac.uk/history-of-the-group/|title=theory.leeds.ac.uk/history-of-the-group}}</ref> As of 2009, he has held joint appointments as a Professor of Physics at the [[University of Oxford]] and the [[Centre for Quantum Technologies]] (CQT) at the [[National University of Singapore]], the latter ending in the summer of 2022. He was appointed Fellow of [[Wolfson College, Oxford]] in 2009.


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== Early years and Education ==
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===Publications===
Vedral was born in [[Belgrade]], Serbia in 1971, the only son of two mathematics teachers. From a young age, he exhibited a keen interest in mathematics and philosophy. Vedral secured a place at the highly competitive [[Mathematical Grammar School]] (Matematička gimnazija) in Belgrade, renowned for its nurturing environment for gifted students in mathematics, physics, and informatics. It was during his time at this institution that Vedral's passion for physics was sparked, thanks to the tutelage of an inspirational teacher.
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Vedral's publications can all be found on Google Scholar.<ref name=gs/> His books include:


After completing his secondary education, Vedral fulfilled his national service obligations in the [[Armed Forces of Serbia and Montenegro|Yugoslav Army]] at the age of 19. He reached the rank of a lieutenant army reserve officer.
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* 2005: ''Modern Foundations of Quantum Optics''<ref>{{cite book|author=Vlatko Vedral|author-link=Vlatko Vedral|title=Modern Foundations of Quantum Optics|publisher=[[Imperial College Press]]|date=2005|isbn=9781860945533}}</ref>
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* 2006: ''Introduction to Quantum Information Science''<ref>{{cite book|author=Vlatko Vedral|author-link=Vlatko Vedral|title=Introduction to Quantum Information Science|publisher=[[Oxford University Press]]|date=2006|isbn=9780199215706}}</ref>
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* 2010: ''Introductory Quantum Physics and Relativity''<ref>{{cite book|author=Vlatko Vedral|author-link=Vlatko Vedral|title=Introductory Quantum Physics and Relativity|publisher=[[Imperial College Press]]|date=2010|isbn=978-1848165144}}</ref>
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* 2010: ''[[Decoding Reality: The Universe as Quantum Information]]''<ref>{{cite book|author=Vlatko Vedral|author-link=Vlatko Vedral|title=[[Decoding Reality: The Universe as Quantum Information]]|publisher=[[Oxford University Press]]|date=2010|isbn=978-0-19-923769-2}}</ref>
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* 2018: ''Solid State Quantum Information''<ref>{{cite book|author=Vlatko Vedral|author-link=Vlatko Vedral|title=Solid State Quantum Information|publisher=[[World Scientific]]|date=2018|isbn=9781848167643}}</ref>
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* 2018: ''From Micro to Macro: Adventures of a Wandering Physicist''<ref>{{cite book|author=Vlatko Vedral|author-link=Vlatko Vedral|title=From Micro to Macro: Adventures of a Wandering Physicist|publisher=[[World Scientific]]|date=2018|isbn=978-981-3229-51-8}}</ref>


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In 1991, seeking to further pursue his academic aspirations, he left Serbia for the [[Serbs in the United Kingdom|United Kingdom]]. Awarded a scholarship from [[University of London]], Vedral embarked on his [[undergraduate education|undergraduate]] studies in [[theoretical physics]] at Imperial College London. In 1998, Vedral completed his PhD, examining the quantum information theory of entanglement, under the guidance and mentorship of [[Peter Knight (physicist)|Sir Peter Leonard Knight FRS HonFInstP]]. Vedral's doctoral research laid the groundwork for his future contributions to the field of quantum physics.
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===Awards and honours===
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* [[Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award]], 2007.
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* The World Scientific Physics Research Medal, 2009<ref>{{cite web |title=Phyips Award |url=http://www.physics.nus.edu.sg/~phyips/awards2009.html |access-date=2 September 2019 |website=Physics.nus.edu.sg}}</ref>
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* Recipient of [[Marko V. Jaric]] Award, 2011<ref>{{cite web |title=Recipients of Marko V. Jaric Award |url=https://wiki.physics.udel.edu/ssd/Recipients_of_Marko_V._Jaric_Award |access-date=2 September 2019 |website=Wiki.physics.udel.edu}}</ref>
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* Elected a [[Fellow of the Institute of Physics]] (FInstP) in 2017{{citation needed|date=September 2019}}
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* Elected a member of [[Academia Europaea|The Academia Europaea]], which known also as [https://www.ae-info.org/ae/Member/Vedral_Vlatko The Academy of Europe] in 2020


== Research and Career ==
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==References==
Following on from his PhD, Vedral was appointed Elsag-Bailey [[postdoctoral]] [[research fellow]] at Imperial College London in 1998, then he took on a research fellowship at [[Merton College, Oxford]]. In 2000, he returned to Imperial College London as the Governor’s lecturer to start a quantum information science research group. Alongside this, he took on a senior lecturer role at [[Keble College, Oxford]]. Both positions he held until 2004.

Prior to serving as the Centenary Professor of Quantum Information Science at the University of Leeds<ref>{{cite web |title=Theoretical Physics Research Group at University of Leeds. |url=https://theory.leeds.ac.uk/history-of-the-group/ |url-status= |access-date=7 May 2024 |website=theory.leeds.ac.uk}}</ref> between 2004 and 2009, he was a [[Reader (academic rank)|Reader]] in Quantum Physics at Imperial College London. Between 2007 and 2022, Vedral was the Principal Investigator at the [[Centre for Quantum Technologies]] (CQT) in Singapore, and also Professor of Physics at the [[National University of Singapore]] (NUS). Vedral was a director of the [[Oxford Martin School]] initiative on bio-inspired quantum technologies<ref>{{cite web |title=Bio-inspired quantum technologies at Oxford Martin School. |url=https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/about/ |url-status= |access-date=7 May 2024 |website=ox.ac.uk}}</ref> from 2013 until 2017. This was an interdisciplinary consortium leading a group of 15 Oxford-based academics in the direction of quantum [[biomimetics]].

Since 2009, Vedral has served as Professor of [[Quantum Information Science]] in the [[Department of Physics, University of Oxford|Department of Physics]] at the [[University of Oxford]], concurrently holding the role of Governing Body [[Fellow]] of [[Wolfson College, Oxford]].

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=== Bibliography and Publications ===
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Vedral's publications can all be found on Google Scholar.<ref name="google_scholar" /> His books include:

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* 2005: ''Modern Foundations of Quantum Optics''<ref>{{cite book|author=Vlatko Vedral|author-link=Vlatko Vedral|title=Modern Foundations of Quantum Optics|publisher=[[Imperial College Press]]|date=2005|isbn=978-1-86094-553-3}}</ref>
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* 2006: ''Introduction to Quantum Information Science''<ref>{{cite book|author=Vlatko Vedral|author-link=Vlatko Vedral|title=Introduction to Quantum Information Science|publisher=[[Oxford University Press]]|date=2006|isbn=978-0-19-921570-6}}</ref>
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* 2010: ''Introductory Quantum Physics and Relativity''<ref>{{cite book |author=Vlatko Vedral |author-link=Vlatko Vedral |title=Introductory Quantum Physics and Relativity |date=2010 |publisher=[[Imperial College Press]] |isbn=978-1-84816-514-4}}</ref>
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* 2010: ''[[Decoding Reality: The Universe as Quantum Information]]''<ref>{{cite book |author=Vlatko Vedral |author-link=Vlatko Vedral |title=[[Decoding Reality: The Universe as Quantum Information]] |date=2010 |publisher=[[Oxford University Press]] |isbn=978-0-19-923769-2}}</ref>
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* 2018: ''Solid State Quantum Information''<ref>{{cite book|author=Vlatko Vedral|author-link=Vlatko Vedral|title=Solid State Quantum Information|publisher=[[World Scientific]]|date=2018|isbn=978-1-84816-764-3}}</ref>
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* 2018: ''From Micro to Macro: Adventures of a Wandering Physicist''<ref>{{cite book |author=Vlatko Vedral |author-link=Vlatko Vedral |title=From Micro to Macro: Adventures of a Wandering Physicist |date=2018 |publisher=[[World Scientific]] |isbn=9789813229518}}</ref>

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== Awards and Honours ==
* The Abdus Salam Award<ref>{{cite web |title=Undergraduate prizes and awards at Imperial College, London |url=https://www.imperial.ac.uk/physics/students/current-students/undergraduates/prizes-and-awards/#:~:text=Abdus%20Salam%20Undergraduate%20Prize%20%2D%20This,financial%20reward%20of%20%C2%A3500 |access-date=7 May 2024 |website=imperial.ac.uk}}</ref> (1997)
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* [[Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award]] (2007)
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* The World Scientific Physics Research Medal <ref>{{cite web |title=The IPS Prize and Medal Awards 2009 |url=http://www.physics.nus.edu.sg/~phyips/awards2009.html |access-date=2 September 2019 |website=Physics.nus.edu.sg}}</ref> (2009)
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* Recipient of [[Marko V. Jaric]] Award<ref>{{cite web |title=The Marko V. Jaric Award for Outstanding Achievements in Physics|url=https://wiki.physics.udel.edu/ssd/Recipients_of_Marko_V._Jaric_Award |access-date=2 September 2019 |website=Wiki.physics.udel.edu}}</ref> (2011)
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* Elected a [[Fellow of the Institute of Physics]] (FInstP){{citation needed|date=September 2019}} (2017)
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* Elected a member of [[Academia Europaea|The Academia Europaea]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Vlatko Vedral |url=https://www.ae-info.org/ae/Member/Vedral_Vlatko |website=ae-info.org|access-date=7 May 2024}}</ref> which known also as [https://www.ae-info.org/ae/Member/Vedral_Vlatko The Academy of Europe] (2020)

== Visiting Professorships ==
In addition to his academic positions in the UK, Vedral engaged in collaborative research and mentorship activities at the [[Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics]] in Canada in 2003, and from 2004 to 2005 he served as a visiting professor at the [[University of Vienna]].

He also held a senior scientist position at the [[Erwin Schrödinger International Institute for Mathematics and Physics|Schrödinger Institute]] in Vienna, and later served as a distinguished visiting professor at the [[Federal University of Minas Gerais|University of Minas Gerais]], Belo Horizonte, from 2009 to 2010. Vedral held a chair professorship at [[Tsinghua University]] in Beijing from 2015 to 2016, contributing to the institution's renowned research programs.

== Professional Services ==
Vedral's dedication to advancing the field of quantum physics extends beyond his research contributions. As a respected authority in this field, Vedral has served as a referee for scientific journals, including [[Nature (journal)|Nature]],<ref name=vv_nature /> and Nature related journals, [[Physical Review]], and the [[Journal of Modern Optics]].

In addition, Vedral has also served as a referee for grant proposals and research projects for organisations such as the [[Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council]] (EPSRC), the [[Royal Society]], and various international Science Foundations. He is a regular examiner for PhD theses and junior research fellowships.

Vedral has actively contributed to the organisation and coordination of scientific conferences and research networks. He has played a role in the organisation of five international conferences and two conferences in the UK, providing a platform for researchers to exchange ideas and collaborate on developments in quantum physics. Additionally, Vedral served as the coordinator of the [[Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council|(EPSRC)]]-funded UK network "Quantum Interference" from 2003 to 2006.

His commitment to shaping the future of quantum computing is reflected in his service on the council for The Future of Computing<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_2016_2018_Network_of_Global_Future_Councils_Final_Report.pdf |title=Network of Global Future Councils 2016–2018 |publisher=[[World Economic Forum]] |page=14 |access-date=7 May 2024}}</ref> of the [[World Economic Forum]] since 2016. Moreover, he has contributed his insights to the [[Institute for Scientific Interchange]] in Turin as a consultant since 2017.

Through his involvement in professional services and leadership roles, Vedral has demonstrated his personal motivations to advance quantum physics, foster collaboration, and shape the future of scientific research.

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== References ==
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==External links==
== External links ==
*[https://www.vlatkovedral.com/ Official website]
*[https://www.vlatkovedral.com/ Official website]
*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/2009/03/000000_forum.shtml "Forum discussion on BBC World Services"]
*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/2009/03/000000_forum.shtml The Life Scientific: Vlatko Vedral on the universe as quantum information ~ BBC Radio 4]
*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00qx43f "BBC Radio 4 Talk on the Material World"]
*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00qx43f Material World: Vlatko Vedral discusses quantum information with Quentin Cooper ~ BBC Radio 4]
*[https://www.theguardian.com/science/2010/mar/07/vlatko-vedral-interview-aleks-krotoski "Vlatko Vedral: 'I'd like to explain the origin of God' Interview with the Observer"]
*[https://www.theguardian.com/science/2010/mar/07/vlatko-vedral-interview-aleks-krotoski Vlatko Vedral: 'I'd like to explain the origin of God' ~ Observer]
*[https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg23731720-400-im-building-a-machine-that-breaks-the-rules-of-reality/ "Quantum thermodynamics in New Scientist"]
*[https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg23731720-400-im-building-a-machine-that-breaks-the-rules-of-reality/ Vlatko Vedral: 'I'm building a machine that breaks the rules of reality'~ New Scientist]
*[https://theconversation.com/great-mysteries-of-physics-do-we-really-need-a-theory-of-everything-203534 The conversation: Do we really need a theory of everything? with Miriam Frankel]
*[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1931227/?ref_=ttep_ep9 Through the Wormhole: Can we live forever? with Morgan Freeman]


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Vlatko Vedral
FInstP
Born (1971-08-19) 19 August 1971 (age 53)
Belgrade, Serbia
NationalityBritish
Serbian
EducationMathematical Grammar School
Alma materImperial College London (BSc, PhD)
Known forQuantum information theory
Quantum mechanics
Quantum entanglement
AwardsRoyal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award (2007)
Scientific career
FieldsQuantum physics[1]
InstitutionsUniversity of Oxford
University of London
University of Leeds
National University of Singapore(NUS)
Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT)
ThesisQuantum information theory of entanglement (1998)
Doctoral advisorsSir Peter Knight
Artur Ekert
Martin Bodo Plenio
Doctoral studentsElham Kashefi[2][3]
Ivette Fuentes
Libby Heaney
Websitewww.vlatkovedral.com

Vlatko Vedral FInstP (born 1971) is a Serbian-born British physicist. He is best known for his contributions to quantum information theory, quantum mechanics, and quantum entanglement.[1] He earned his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from Imperial College London, where he graduated with a PhD in 1998.[2][4]

An active researcher, Vedral has over 500 published,[1] regularly cited[5] papers to his name. This output covers a broad range of topics within quantum physics, including quantum computing, quantum cryptography, and quantum thermodynamics. In recognition of his scholarly achievements, he was honoured with the Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award in 2007. Throughout his career, Vedral has held a number of academic positions, including lectureships and readership at Imperial College London, a professorship at the University of Leeds, and visiting professorships at institutions worldwide, including Vienna, Singapore, and Beijing. Since 2009, Vedral has served as Professor of Quantum Information Science in the Department of Physics at the University of Oxford. Additionally, he is a Governing Body Fellow of Wolfson College, Oxford.

In addition to his academic work, Vedral has made efforts to popularise and communicate[6] complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. He frequently gives talks[7] on quantum physics and its implications for society, as well as writing for mainstream journals[8][9][10] and participating in vlogs, podcasts, and documentaries.[11] Vedral has also written several textbooks and two popular science books, most notably Decoding Reality.

Early years and Education

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Vedral was born in Belgrade, Serbia in 1971, the only son of two mathematics teachers. From a young age, he exhibited a keen interest in mathematics and philosophy. Vedral secured a place at the highly competitive Mathematical Grammar School (Matematička gimnazija) in Belgrade, renowned for its nurturing environment for gifted students in mathematics, physics, and informatics. It was during his time at this institution that Vedral's passion for physics was sparked, thanks to the tutelage of an inspirational teacher.

After completing his secondary education, Vedral fulfilled his national service obligations in the Yugoslav Army at the age of 19. He reached the rank of a lieutenant army reserve officer.

In 1991, seeking to further pursue his academic aspirations, he left Serbia for the United Kingdom. Awarded a scholarship from University of London, Vedral embarked on his undergraduate studies in theoretical physics at Imperial College London. In 1998, Vedral completed his PhD, examining the quantum information theory of entanglement, under the guidance and mentorship of Sir Peter Leonard Knight FRS HonFInstP. Vedral's doctoral research laid the groundwork for his future contributions to the field of quantum physics.

Research and Career

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Following on from his PhD, Vedral was appointed Elsag-Bailey postdoctoral research fellow at Imperial College London in 1998, then he took on a research fellowship at Merton College, Oxford. In 2000, he returned to Imperial College London as the Governor’s lecturer to start a quantum information science research group. Alongside this, he took on a senior lecturer role at Keble College, Oxford. Both positions he held until 2004.

Prior to serving as the Centenary Professor of Quantum Information Science at the University of Leeds[12] between 2004 and 2009, he was a Reader in Quantum Physics at Imperial College London. Between 2007 and 2022, Vedral was the Principal Investigator at the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) in Singapore, and also Professor of Physics at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Vedral was a director of the Oxford Martin School initiative on bio-inspired quantum technologies[13] from 2013 until 2017. This was an interdisciplinary consortium leading a group of 15 Oxford-based academics in the direction of quantum biomimetics.

Since 2009, Vedral has served as Professor of Quantum Information Science in the Department of Physics at the University of Oxford, concurrently holding the role of Governing Body Fellow of Wolfson College, Oxford.

Bibliography and Publications

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Vedral's publications can all be found on Google Scholar.[1] His books include:

Awards and Honours

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Visiting Professorships

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In addition to his academic positions in the UK, Vedral engaged in collaborative research and mentorship activities at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Canada in 2003, and from 2004 to 2005 he served as a visiting professor at the University of Vienna.

He also held a senior scientist position at the Schrödinger Institute in Vienna, and later served as a distinguished visiting professor at the University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, from 2009 to 2010. Vedral held a chair professorship at Tsinghua University in Beijing from 2015 to 2016, contributing to the institution's renowned research programs.

Professional Services

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Vedral's dedication to advancing the field of quantum physics extends beyond his research contributions. As a respected authority in this field, Vedral has served as a referee for scientific journals, including Nature,[10] and Nature related journals, Physical Review, and the Journal of Modern Optics.

In addition, Vedral has also served as a referee for grant proposals and research projects for organisations such as the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the Royal Society, and various international Science Foundations. He is a regular examiner for PhD theses and junior research fellowships.

Vedral has actively contributed to the organisation and coordination of scientific conferences and research networks. He has played a role in the organisation of five international conferences and two conferences in the UK, providing a platform for researchers to exchange ideas and collaborate on developments in quantum physics. Additionally, Vedral served as the coordinator of the (EPSRC)-funded UK network "Quantum Interference" from 2003 to 2006.

His commitment to shaping the future of quantum computing is reflected in his service on the council for The Future of Computing[24] of the World Economic Forum since 2016. Moreover, he has contributed his insights to the Institute for Scientific Interchange in Turin as a consultant since 2017.

Through his involvement in professional services and leadership roles, Vedral has demonstrated his personal motivations to advance quantum physics, foster collaboration, and shape the future of scientific research.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Vlatko Vedral publications indexed by Google Scholar
  2. ^ a b Vlatko Vedral at the Mathematics Genealogy Project
  3. ^ Kashefi, Elham (2003). Complexity analysis and semantics for quantum computation. imperial.ac.uk (PhD thesis). Imperial College London. hdl:10044/1/101255. OCLC 1001162468.
  4. ^ Vedral, Vlatko (1998). Quantum information theory of entanglement. imperial.ac.uk (PhD thesis). Imperial College London. hdl:10044/1/11786. OCLC 556614787.
  5. ^ "Vlatko Vedral". scholargps.com. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Vlatko Vedral". Substack. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  7. ^ "Living in a quantum world by Prof Vlatko Vedral". Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  8. ^ "Vlatko Vedral". New Scientist. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Vlatko Vedral". Scientific American. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Vlatko Vedral". Nature. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  11. ^ "Vlatko Vedral". IMDB. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  12. ^ "Theoretical Physics Research Group at University of Leeds". theory.leeds.ac.uk. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  13. ^ "Bio-inspired quantum technologies at Oxford Martin School". ox.ac.uk. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  14. ^ Vlatko Vedral (2005). Modern Foundations of Quantum Optics. Imperial College Press. ISBN 978-1-86094-553-3.
  15. ^ Vlatko Vedral (2006). Introduction to Quantum Information Science. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-921570-6.
  16. ^ Vlatko Vedral (2010). Introductory Quantum Physics and Relativity. Imperial College Press. ISBN 978-1-84816-514-4.
  17. ^ Vlatko Vedral (2010). Decoding Reality: The Universe as Quantum Information. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-923769-2.
  18. ^ Vlatko Vedral (2018). Solid State Quantum Information. World Scientific. ISBN 978-1-84816-764-3.
  19. ^ Vlatko Vedral (2018). From Micro to Macro: Adventures of a Wandering Physicist. World Scientific. ISBN 9789813229518.
  20. ^ "Undergraduate prizes and awards at Imperial College, London". imperial.ac.uk. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  21. ^ "The IPS Prize and Medal Awards 2009". Physics.nus.edu.sg. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
  22. ^ "The Marko V. Jaric Award for Outstanding Achievements in Physics". Wiki.physics.udel.edu. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
  23. ^ "Vlatko Vedral". ae-info.org. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  24. ^ "Network of Global Future Councils 2016–2018" (PDF). World Economic Forum. p. 14. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
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