Hungarian Academy of Sciences. Only 2-3 physicists are selected each year for this honor. 2025 is the 200 year anniversary of the founding of the Academy.
His citation reads:
"He was born in Budapest in 1958. In 1985, he earned his Ph.D. in physics from Eötvös Loránd University. Since 1997, he has been a professor in the Department of Physics at the University of California, Davis. His field of expertise is theoretical solid-state physics and applied nanophysics.
His fundamental research activities have gained significant international recognition in a wide range of physics: two-level systems, dissipative quantum systems, quantum computers, high-temperature superconductivity, strong interactions in cold atom systems, and the physics of dislocations. His work also extends to technically relevant applications: he has participated in the development of magnets used in hybrid cars and in the development of next-generation solar cells. He has also served as Director of Intellectual Property for several successful companies. In the life of the Hungarian physics community, he contributes through collaborative research and by supporting young talent both morally and financially (Ortvay Competition, Eötvös Competition, and the High School Mathematical Journal)."
Published: May 8, 2025, 3:40 pm