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Prof. Nigel Cooper is a Professor at the University of Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory, affiliated with the Department of Physics under the Faculty of Mathematics. He holds a D.Phil from the University of Oxford (1994) and has held research positions at Harvard University and the Institut Laue Langevin. His research focuses on quantum mechanical effects in many-particle systems, particularly topology in ultra-cold atomic gases and electronic materials. He has received prestigious awards including the Maxwell Medal (2007), Humboldt Award (2013), and Simons Investigator Award (2017).
Research interests include novel phases of matter, topological phases, quantum oscillations, and excitonic insulators. His work spans theoretical condensed matter physics with applications to cold atoms and solid-state systems. Recent articles highlight studies on dissipative quantum systems, topological phase transitions, and moiré materials.
- Education: D.Phil, University of Oxford (1994)
- Affiliations: Cavendish Laboratory, Theory of Condensed Matter Group
Key contributions include advancing understanding of excitonic insulators, symmetry-protected entanglement, and quantum optics in atomic arrays. His work often bridges theory with experimental realizations in cold atoms and moiré heterostructures.
- Awards:
- 2007 Maxwell Medal and Prize
- 2013 Humboldt Research Award
- 2017 Simons Investigator Award
- 2019 Lord Rayleigh Prize
Grants and fellowships include an EPSRC Established Career Fellowship (2013). His research group actively explores topological phenomena, quantum phase transitions, and non-equilibrium systems.
