Erik Verlinde — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Professor of Physics at University of Amsterdam
Conducts scientific research in Theoretical Physics, specializing in Quantum Physics, String Theory, General Relativity, Cosmology, and Black Holes
Explores the origin of gravity and unravels the structure of space and time
Senior Staf at Theory Division at CERN and Member at Institute For Advanced Study
Taught courses at the Universities of Utrecht, Princeton, and Amsterdam
Lecturer at Harvard University and Ecole Normale Superieur

Biography

Erik Peter Verlinde is a Dutch theoretical physicist and string theorist, currently holding the position of Professor of Physics at the University of Amsterdam. His scientific research is concentrated in theoretical physics, with specialties including Quantum Physics, String Theory, General Relativity, Cosmology, and Black Holes.