Ali Yazdani

Ali Yazdani
Born (1967-12-25) December 25, 1967 (age 56)
Tehran, Iran
Alma materUniversity of California Berkeley (BS)
Stanford University (PhD)
AwardsOliver E. Buckley Prize (2023)
Humboldt Research Award (2013)
Scientific career
FieldsCondensed matter physics
InstitutionsPrinceton University

Ali Yazdani (born 1967) is an American physicist who focuses on understanding new quantum phases of matter. He is currently the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor[1] at Princeton University and the co-director of the Princeton Quantum Initiative.[2] Yazdani is known for his research in advancing our understanding of emergent quantum phenomena by the application and development of high-resolution quantum microscopy techniques to directly visualize highly entangled quantum states of matter.

  1. ^ "Ali Yazdani named University Professor". Princeton University. February 7, 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  2. ^ Schultz, Steven (September 12, 2023). "Princeton expands its commitment to research and education in quantum science and engineering". Princeton University. Retrieved 2024-07-25.