Carl R. Hagen

Carl R. Hagen is a Professor of Physics at the University of Rochester, where he has held academic roles since 1965. He earned his SB, SM, and PhD in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1958–1962). His research focuses on theoretical high-energy physics, particularly quantum field theory, with recent work exploring soluble two-dimensional theories, Chern-Simons field theory, and phenomena like the Aharonov-Bohm effect. He has received prestigious awards including the APS Sakurai Prize (2010) for contributions to gauge theory and vector boson mass generation, and teaching accolades from his department.

• Education: MIT (SB 1958, SM 1958, PhD 1962)

His research emphasizes foundational topics in particle physics, including symmetry-breaking mechanisms and relativistic gauge theories. Beyond academia, he has contributed significantly to peer review, recognized by the APS Outstanding Referee award. Teaching excellence is highlighted by repeated awards for undergraduate instruction.