July 1, 2024
Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU, WPI)
Hirosi Ooguri, Professor at the Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU, WPI), has been appointed the Louis Michel Chair at the Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques (IHÉS) in France.
Founded in 1958 and located in a suburb of Paris, IHÉS is a world leader in mathematics, theoretical physics, and all related sciences. It offers exceptional scientists a place where they can devote themselves entirely to their research, free from teaching and administrative obligations. To date, 8 of the 12 permanent professors at IHÉS have received the Fields Medal.
The Louis Michel Chair, established in 2000, is an academic chair for distinguished long-term visitors in theoretical physics. It is named after the late Louis Michel, a leading figure in particle physics and the first professor in physics at IHÉS from 1962 to 1992.
"I am honored to be appointed to the Louis Michel Chair at IHÉS. There are many researchers at IHÉS working in mathematics and theoretical physics that are closely related to my own area of research, and I look forward to visiting the institute and exploring new avenues,” said Ooguri.
Related links
Past Louis Michel Chairs (IHÉS website)
Professor Hirosi Ooguri’s website