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Ben Craps is a theoretical physicist at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) in Brussels, Belgium, where he leads the High Energy Physics research group (HEP@VUB) as a Professor in the Department of Physics. His extensive research portfolio spans fundamental questions in theoretical physics, particularly at the intersection of quantum mechanics and gravity.
Craps' research focuses on string theory, holography, and quantum dynamics, with particular emphasis on black hole physics, quantum information, and quantum chaos. His work explores the mathematical structures underlying the AdS/CFT correspondence, quantum complexity measures, and the information paradox in black hole physics. He has made significant contributions to understanding how quantum information behaves in gravitational systems and the connections between different complexity measures in quantum systems.
His recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a clear trajectory toward understanding quantum complexity in gravitational systems, with particular focus on Krylov complexity, black hole microstates, and the mathematical structure of Hilbert spaces in quantum gravity. His work bridges theoretical physics with quantum information science, creating new connections between these fields.
- Frans Van Cauwelaert prize (2009)
Craps has supervised 38 students throughout his career and currently leads multiple significant research projects including 'Quantum information, chaos and black holes in gravitational holography' (2024-2027), 'Krylov complexity, Anderson localization and spread complexity' (2023-2027), and 'Ensemble averaging and generalized entanglement in the AdS/CFT correspondence' (2023-2026). He is also a key member of the 'High-energy physics (HEP@VUB)' research focus group that runs from 2022-2027.
As an active member of the global theoretical physics community, Craps regularly presents at international conferences and workshops on topics including quantum chaos, black hole physics, and microstate geometries. His research group at VUB maintains strong international collaborations and contributes significantly to advancing our understanding of quantum gravity through the holographic principle.
