Jose Acacio De Barros

Jose Acacio De Barros is Professor and Chair of the Liberal Studies Program at San Francisco State University, with a PhD in Physics from the Brazilian Center for Research in Physics. His interdisciplinary research bridges foundations of quantum mechanics, philosophy of physics, and cognitive neuroscience. De Barros investigates quantum indistinguishability, contextual models, and neural correlates of consciousness through formal mathematical frameworks.

His research program integrates quasi-set theory to address quantum non-individuality, neural oscillator models for cognitive processes, and epistemological foundations of physics education. Current work examines ontological principles in quantum theory and symmetry applications in perception, extending his foundational research on quantum contextuality and detector inefficiencies in entanglement experiments.

De Barros teaches interdisciplinary courses spanning physics, mathematics, and philosophy, including Concepts of Physics and Chemistry, Mind-Body-Culture connections, and graduate seminars. His pedagogical approach emphasizes situated learning and conceptual adaptation through inquiry-based methods.