Mark Van Raamsdonk

Mark Van Raamsdonk is a Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at The University of British Columbia. His research focuses on theoretical physics, particularly in the areas of string theory, quantum field theory, and quantum gravity. He is known for his work on the AdS/CFT correspondence and its implications for understanding quantum gravity and entanglement. Van Raamsdonk has contributed to various research groups, including Particle and Nuclear Physics and Theoretical Physics. His academic profile includes a Bachelor's degree from UBC, a Master's and PhD from Princeton University. He has held positions at Stanford University and has been affiliated with The University of British Columbia since 2013.

Mark Van Raamsdonk is a researcher at the University of British Columbia, focusing on theoretical physics with an emphasis on quantum gravity, entanglement, and holography. His work explores the connections between quantum information and gravitational phenomena, particularly through the lens of entanglement in conformal field theories and holographic models. He investigates how quantum entanglement can emerge as a fundamental aspect of spacetime geometry, as seen in studies on gravitational dynamics from entanglement 'thermodynamics' and the universality of gravity from entanglement. His research also includes noncommutative field theories, M2-branes, and the role of entanglement in black hole information radiation.