Stanford Institute for Theoretical Physics

Our research includes a strong focus on fundamental questions about the new physics underlying the Standard Models of particle physics, cosmology, and gravity; and the nature and applications of our basic frameworks (quantum field theory and string theory) for attacking these questions. Our research also includes a major emphasis on the novel phenomena in condensed matter physics that emerge in systems with many degrees of freedom.

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Leonard Susskind awarded the 2025 Galileo Galilei Medal

The 2025 Galileo Galilei Medal has been awarded to Pierre Sikivie and Leonard Susskind, "for their work representing humanity's persistent efforts to see and understand what may seem invisible, revealing in the process deep connections between the largest and smallest scales of Nature".

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Faculty Position in High Energy Theoretical Physics (Open Rank)

The Department of Physics at Stanford University seeks applicants for a junior or senior appointment at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor, tenured Associate Professor, or Full Professor.

Vedika Khemani awarded Infosys Prize 2024 in Physical Sciences

The Infosys Prize 2024 in Physical Sciences is awarded to Professor Vedika Khemani for her groundbreaking contributions to theoretical and experimental non-equilibrium quantum matter.