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Benjamin Simons
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| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
| Known for | Mesoscopic physics |
| Awards | Maxwell Medal and Prize (2001) |
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| Fields | Condensed matter theory |
| Institutions | Massachusetts Institute of Technology University of Cambridge |
| Doctoral advisor | J. M. F. Gunn |
Benjamin David Simons is a British scientist who studies physics. He is a theoretical physicist, which means he uses math and ideas to understand how things work, rather than doing experiments in a lab. He focuses on two main areas: condensed matter physics and biophysics.
Condensed matter physics looks at how materials behave, like solids and liquids. Biophysics studies how physics applies to living things, like cells and molecules.
Dr. Simons works at the University of Cambridge in England. He holds a special position called the Herchel Smith Chair in Physics at the Cavendish Laboratory. He also leads a research group at the Gurdon Institute. In 2013, he became the head of the Theory of Condensed Matter (TCM) group at the Cavendish.
Awards and Achievements
Benjamin Simons has received many important awards for his scientific work. These awards recognize his contributions to physics.
Major Prizes
- In 2001, he was given the Maxwell Medal and Prize by the Institute of Physics. This award is for outstanding contributions to physics by a scientist in the early stages of their career.
- In 2014, he received the Franklin Medal and Prize, also from the Institute of Physics. This medal celebrates his work in physics.
- In 2015, he was awarded the Gabor Medal by the Royal Society of the United Kingdom. This medal is given for excellent work in the fields of interdisciplinary science.
Royal Society Fellowship
- In 2021, Benjamin Simons was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. Being a Fellow of the Royal Society is a very high honor for scientists in the United Kingdom. It means he is recognized as one of the top scientists in the country.
About His Life
Benjamin Simons grew up with two brothers, named Thomas and Joseph. His father, Professor John P. Simons, is also a professor at Oxford University. Benjamin Simons is married and has two children.
