Clifford W. Cheung

Clifford W. Cheung is a Professor of Theoretical Physics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), within the Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy. He holds a permanent faculty position in the Physics Department and has served at Caltech since 2012.

His educational background includes a B.S. from Yale University (2004), an M.A. from Harvard University (2006), and a Ph.D. (2009). He progressed from Assistant Professor (2012-2019) to full Professor in 2019.

Cheung's research focuses on theoretical physics with emphasis on quantum field theory, particle physics, and high-energy phenomena. His work intersects with gravitational physics and mathematical frameworks in theoretical physics, as evidenced by his teaching responsibilities in advanced quantum mechanics and field theory courses.

He regularly teaches core theoretical physics courses including Physics 125 (Quantum Mechanics) at the graduate level during winter and spring terms, demonstrating his active role in Caltech's physics curriculum.

Cheung maintains affiliations with Caltech's theoretical physics research ecosystem, including connections to the Walter Burke Institute for Theoretical Physics (WBITP) and the Institute for Quantum Information and Matter (IQIM), though specific lab or team leadership isn't detailed in available materials.