Perimeter Institute
Niayesh Afshordi is a Professor and Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo since September 2009, where research focuses on Cosmology, Astrophysics, and Gravitational Physics, alongside teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Physics and Astronomy. In addition, Afshordi has served as Associate Faculty and Distinguished Research Fellow at the Perimeter Institute since September 2007, furthering research in the same fields. Previous experience includes a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard University from August 2004 to July 2007, concentrating on Astrophysics topics such as Accretion Disks, Dark Energy, Dark Matter, Cosmic Microwave Background, and Galaxy Clusters. Educational credentials include a PhD in Astrophysics from Princeton University (2000-2004) and a BSc in Physics from Sharif University of Technology (1996-1999), following a high school diploma in Mathematics from Allameh Helli School (1992-1996).
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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.