Robert C. Myers is a Canadian theoretical physicist who specializes in black holes, string theory and quantum entanglement. He served as the director of Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics between 2019 and 2024.[1]
Robert Myers | |
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 Myers at Perimeter Institute | |
| Born | Robert C. Myers |
| Education | University of Waterloo (undergrad) Princeton University (PhD) |
| Known for | Myers–Perry metric |
| Awards | Herzberg Medal (1999) CAP-CRM Prize (2005) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Theoretical physics |
| Institutions | McGill University Perimeter Institute |
Education
editHe did his undergraduate studies at University of Waterloo, gained his PhD at Princeton University, and was a postdoctoral researcher at University of California, Santa Barbara.[1][2]
Career
editFollowing his post-doctoral research studies, from 1989 to 2001, Myers was a professor of physics at McGill University.[3]
In 2019, Myers was appointed director of the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics.[1][4] where he holds the BMO Financial Group Isaac Newton Chair in Theoretical Physics.[5] He served as Perimeter Institute's faculty chair from 2011 to 2018. He is also an adjunct professor of physics at the University of Waterloo.[6]
Research
editMyers' research concerns quantum fields and strings, and quantum gravity. His work focuses on foundational questions in quantum theory and gravity. His contributions span a broad range, from foundational quantum field theory to gravitational physics, black holes, and cosmology.
The Myers–Perry metric describes the higher-dimensional generalization of the Kerr metric.
Research and awards
editMyers has also won the Canadian Association of Physicists' (CAP) Herzberg Medal in 1999 [7] and the 2005 CAP-CRM Prize in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics[8] "for his outstanding contributions to theoretical physics, ranging from aspects in gravitational physics to foundational aspects of string theory."[9]
In 2006, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.[10] He also won the CAP-TRIUMF Vogt Medal in 2012,[11] and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.[12] He was awarded University of Waterloo Distinguished Alumni Award in 2018.
See also
editReferences
edit- 1 2 3 "Robert Myers Perimeter Institute". perimeterinstitute.ca. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ "Robert Myers". QISS 2022 Conference Website. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ Robert Myers, Director Emeritus, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics; overview of career and research interests, including leadership roles and recognition in theoretical physics. Retrieved from https://perimeterinstitute.ca/people/robert-myers on Jan 19, 2026
- ↑ "Robert Myers named as new director of the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics". Physics World. February 28, 2019.
- ↑ "Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics appoints new director". Retrieved 2019-05-17.
- ↑ "Robert Myers". Physics and Astronomy. April 2, 2012.
- ↑ "CAP Herzberg Medal - Current and Previous Winners". Canadian Association of Physicists.
- ↑ "CAP-CRM Prize in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics - Previous Winners". Canadian Association of Physicists.
- ↑ "Robert C. Myers - CAP 2005". www.crm.umontreal.ca.
- ↑ [dead link]
- ↑ "CAP-TRIUMF Vogt Medal for Outstanding Experimental or Theoretical Contributions to Subatomic Physics - Previous Winners".
- ↑ General, Office of the Secretary to the Governor. "Robert Myers". The Governor General of Canada.