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Bob Coecke

Distinguished Visiting Research Chair at Perimeter Institute

Bob Coecke is a prominent figure in the field of quantum foundations, logic, and structures, currently serving as Chief Scientist at Quantinuum and Chief Scientist at Cambridge Quantum. Since January 2023, Coecke has held the position of Distinguished Visiting Research Chair at the Perimeter Institute. An Emeritus Professor at Wolfson College, Oxford, since January 2021, Coecke previously spent nearly two decades as a Professor at the University of Oxford. Coecke's academic journey includes significant experiences at institutions such as the University of Cambridge, McGill University, Imperial College London, and Vrije Universiteit Brussel, culminating in a comprehensive educational background in architecture, mathematics, and physics from Vrije Universiteit Brussel and the University of Oxford.

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Oxford, United Kingdom

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Perimeter Institute

Perimeter Institute offers a dynamic work culture fueled by ideas and collaboration. The centre hosts a diverse research community, including some of today’s pre-eminent theoretical physicists, PhD and master's-level trainees, and the world’s largest group of independent postdoctoral fellows in the field, all supported by an enthusiastic group of administrative professionals. Perimeter is dynamic, team-driven workplace that offers many opportunities to feed mind and body, including: - An inspiring, award-winning facility in a beautiful setting on the edge of Silver Lake - The Black Hole Bistro, the Institute's on-site restaurant - Fitness centre, reflecting pool, lounge, and many comfortable "collaboration spaces"​ with blackboards for sharing ideas - Full-size theatre that hosts public lectures, colloquia, talks, cultural events and more - Social activities and professional development opportunities - Easy walking distance to Waterloo Park, Uptown Waterloo shopping and restaurants, and hotels Perimeter Institute is a place where bold ideas flourish. It’s a culture that thrives on collaboration and new perspectives, bringing together great minds in a shared endeavour to achieve breakthroughs that will transform our future. Bring your ideas to Perimeter Institute.


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Waterloo, Canada

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51-200

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