Princeton University - Physics

A major gift from the Leinweber Foundation has established the Leinweber Forum for Theoretical Physics at Princeton University.

With this gift, Princeton will become the ninth member of the Leinweber network for theoretical physics, which is focused on advancing curiosity-driven research on the theoretical principles underlying the physical universe.

Read the full announcement: https://www.princeton.edu/news/2026/06/22/princeton-joins-powerhouse-network-theoretical-physics-major-gift-leinweber

Congratulations to Hyunsoo Ha who received his PhD written under the direction of Professor David Huse. Principal examiners in attendance were Professors David Huse, Shinsei Ryu, and Lawrence Cheuk.

Undergraduate student Ram Narayanan named Goldwater Scholar

Lilia Burtonpatel and Ram Narayanan named Goldwater Scholars Now in its 40th year, the annual award supports the "nation’s next generation of researchers in science, engineering, and mathematics” according to the Goldwater Scholarship Foundation.

Congratulations to Chase Goddard who received his PhD written under the direction of Professor William Bialek. Principal examiners in attendance were Professors William Bialek, David Schwab, and Andrew Leifer.

Congratulations to B. Andrei Bernevig, Leslie Schoop and Joshua Shaevitz for receiving funding from the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Transformative Tech Fund

Read more here: https://www.princeton.edu/news/2026/05/12/eight-promising-projects-receive-schmidt-transformative-technology-fund-awards

Congratulations to Connor Holland who received his PhD written under the direction of Professor Lawrence Cheuk. Principal examiners in attendance were Professors Lawrence Cheuk, Waseem Bakr, and David Huse.

Congratulations to Jieru Shan who received her PhD written under the direction of Professor Simone Giombi. Principal examiners in attendance were Professors Simone Giombi, Silviu Pufu, and Lyman Page.

Congratulations to David Shlivko who received his PhD written under the direction of Professor Paul Steinhardt. Principal examiners in attendance were Professors Paul Steinhardt, Jo Dunkley, and Silviu Pufu.

Congratulations to Jonah Herzog-Arbeitman who received his PhD written under the direction of Professor Andrei Bernevig. Principal examiners in attendance were Professors Andrei Bernevig, Herman Verlinde, and Phuan Ong.

Congratulations to Sophie Dvali who received her PhD written under the direction of Professor Andrew Leifer. Principal examiners in attendance were Professors Andrew Leifer, Bradley Dickerson, and Biao Lian.