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Karen Hallberg
Academic title, degree: Ph.D.
Fields of science: Physics
Research interest: Quantum properties of condensed matter, numerical simulations, strongly correlated electrons, quantum transport through nanoscopic systems
Institution: Bariloche Atomic Centre
Position: Research Director
Country: Argentina
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About Contestant
Renowned physicist Prof. Karen Hallberg’s is an expert in quantum condensed matter physics, the study of the structure and behavior of matter. She has developed and improved numerical tools, including the ‘Density Matrix Renormalization Group’ technique, to calculate the precise physical properties of novel materials at the microscopic level.
Prof. Karen Hallberg won the John Simon Guggenheim fellowship in 2005, and was honored by L’Oréal and the Argentine Government’s National Scientific and Technical Research Council in 2008 for her work on quantum properties and transport in nanoscopic and molecular systems. She is also a corresponding member of Argentina’s National Academy for exact, Physical and natural Sciences, a member of the Argentine Committee on Ethics in Science and Technology and Senior Associate of the International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Trieste.
In addition to her studies, Prof. Karen Hallberg contributes to developing international scientific policy, as a council member of the Pugwash Conferences for Science and World affairs.
She has authored more than 80 scientific articles in high impact international journals, edited a book, several book chapters, review papers and outreach articles.
Recent Achievements
Contribution in promoting collaboration between leading women scientists and helping women in science achieve greater visibility.
2019 L'Oreal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science Laureate.