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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 [[ |
'''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]]. |
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Vlatko Vedral | |
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| Born | 19 August 1971 |
| Nationality | British Serbian |
| Education | Mathematical Grammar School |
| Alma mater | Imperial College London (BSc, PhD) |
| Known for | Quantum information theory Quantum mechanics Quantum entanglement |
| Awards | Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award (2007) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Quantum physics[1] |
| Institutions | University of Oxford University of London University of Leeds National University of Singapore(NUS) Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) |
| Thesis | Quantum information theory of entanglement (1998) |
| Doctoral advisors | Sir Peter Knight Artur Ekert Martin Bodo Plenio |
| Doctoral students | Elham Kashefi[2][3] Ivette Fuentes Libby Heaney |
| Website | www |
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.[4]
An active researcher, Vedral has over 500 published papers to his name[1]. 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 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.
Early years and Education
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[4], 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.
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.[5] 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.
Publications
Vedral's publications can all be found on Google Scholar.[1] His books include:
- 2005: Modern Foundations of Quantum Optics[6]
- 2006: Introduction to Quantum Information Science[7]
- 2010: Introductory Quantum Physics and Relativity[8]
- 2010: Decoding Reality: The Universe as Quantum Information[9]
- 2018: Solid State Quantum Information[10]
- 2018: From Micro to Macro: Adventures of a Wandering Physicist[11]
Awards and honours
- Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award, 2007.
- The World Scientific Physics Research Medal, 2009[12]
- Recipient of Marko V. Jaric Award, 2011[13]
- Elected a Fellow of the Institute of Physics (FInstP) in 2017[citation needed]
- Elected a member of The Academia Europaea, which known also as The Academy of Europe in 2020
References
- ^ a b c d Vlatko Vedral publications indexed by Google Scholar
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
mathgenewas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Kashefi, Elham (2003). Complexity analysis and semantics for quantum computation. imperial.ac.uk (PhD thesis). Imperial College London. hdl:10044/1/11786. OCLC 1001162468. EThOS uk.bl.ethos.409345.
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
vphdwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "theory.leeds.ac.uk/history-of-the-group".
- ^ Vlatko Vedral (2005). Modern Foundations of Quantum Optics. Imperial College Press. ISBN 9781860945533.
- ^ Vlatko Vedral (2006). Introduction to Quantum Information Science. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780199215706.
- ^ Vlatko Vedral (2010). Introductory Quantum Physics and Relativity. Imperial College Press. ISBN 978-1848165144.
- ^ Vlatko Vedral (2010). Decoding Reality: The Universe as Quantum Information. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-923769-2.
- ^ Vlatko Vedral (2018). Solid State Quantum Information. World Scientific. ISBN 9781848167643.
- ^ Vlatko Vedral (2018). From Micro to Macro: Adventures of a Wandering Physicist. World Scientific. ISBN 978-981-3229-51-8.
- ^ "Phyips Award". Physics.nus.edu.sg. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- ^ "Recipients of Marko V. Jaric Award". Wiki.physics.udel.edu. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
