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'''Alexandra Olaya-Castro''' is a Colombian theoretical physicist, currently a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at [[University College London]]. She is also the Vice-Dean (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) for the Mathematical and Physical science Faculty.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ucl.ac.uk/mathematical-physical-sciences/about-faculty/about-dean-and-vice-deans|title=About the Dean and Vice-Deans|last=UCL|date=2018-01-02|website=UCL Mathematical & Physical Sciences|language=en|access-date=2019-03-19}}</ref>
'''Alexandra Olaya-Castro''' is a Colombian theoretical physicist, currently a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at [[University College London]]. She is also the Vice-Dean (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) for the Mathematical and Physical science Faculty.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ucl.ac.uk/mathematical-physical-sciences/about-faculty/about-dean-and-vice-deans|title=About the Dean and Vice-Deans|last=UCL|date=2018-01-02|website=UCL Mathematical & Physical Sciences|language=en|access-date=2019-03-19}}</ref>


She is known for her work on quantum physics on biomolecular processes, specifically for her research on quantum effects in photosynthesis.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ucl.ac.uk/~ucapaol/index.html|title=Quantum Physics {{!}} Biomolecular Processes {{!}} Alexandra Olaya-Castro {{!}}UCL|website=www.ucl.ac.uk|access-date=2016-10-27}}</ref> She was the recipient of the [[Maxwell Medal and Prize|Maxwell Medal]] in 2016 ''"for her contributions to the theory of quantum effects in bio-molecular systems"''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.iop.org/about/awards/career/maxwell/medallists/page_67613.html|title=2016 Maxwell Medal and prize of the Institute of Physics|last=Physics|first=Institute of|website=www.iop.org|access-date=2016-10-27}}</ref>
She is known for her work on quantum physics on biomolecular processes, specifically for her research on quantum effects in photosynthesis.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ucl.ac.uk/~ucapaol/index.html|title=Quantum Physics {{!}} Biomolecular Processes {{!}} Alexandra Olaya-Castro {{!}}UCL|website=www.ucl.ac.uk|access-date=2016-10-27}}</ref> She was the recipient of the [[Maxwell Medal and Prize|Maxwell Medal]] in 2016 ''"for her contributions to the theory of quantum effects in bio-molecular systems"''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.iop.org/about/awards/career/maxwell/medallists/page_67613.html|title=2016 Maxwell Medal and prize of the Institute of Physics|last=Physics|first=Institute of|website=www.iop.org|access-date=2016-10-27}}</ref>


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Olaya-Castro did an undergraduate in Physics Education at [[District University of Bogotá|Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas]] and later obtained a Master of Science in Physics at [[University of Los Andes (Colombia)|Universidad de Los Andes]] in 2002. She then immigrated to the [[United Kingdom|UK]] to purse a doctorate in physics in the department of physics at the [[University of Oxford]], where she obtained her [[Doctor of Philosophy|DPhil]] in Physics with her thesis titled “Quantum correlations in multi-qubit-cavity systems” supervised by [[Neil F. Johnson]].
Olaya-Castro did an undergraduate in Physics Education at [[District University of Bogotá|Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas]] and later obtained a Master of Science in Physics at [[University of Los Andes (Colombia)|Universidad de Los Andes]] in 2002. She then immigrated to the [[United Kingdom|UK]] to purse a doctorate in physics in the department of physics at the [[University of Oxford]], where she obtained her [[Doctor of Philosophy|DPhil]] in Physics with her thesis titled “Quantum correlations in multi-qubit-cavity systems” supervised by [[Neil F. Johnson]].


== Teaching ==
== Teaching ==
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In 2015, she delivered a public talk at the Royal Institution which is available as a podcast.<ref>[https://m.soundcloud.com/royal-institution/quantum-biology-podcast]</ref>
In 2015, she delivered a public talk at the Royal Institution which is available as a podcast.<ref>[https://m.soundcloud.com/royal-institution/quantum-biology-podcast]</ref>


Olaya-Castro’s research was showcased at the 2016 Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2016/summer-science-exhibition/exhibits/quantum-secrets-photosynthesis/|title=Quantum secrets of photosynthesis {{!}} Royal Society|website=royalsociety.org|language=en-gb|access-date=2019-03-19}}</ref>
Olaya-Castro’s research was showcased at the 2016 Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2016/summer-science-exhibition/exhibits/quantum-secrets-photosynthesis/|title=Quantum secrets of photosynthesis {{!}} Royal Society|website=royalsociety.org|language=en-gb|access-date=2019-03-19}}</ref>


In 2016 Olaya-Castro delivered a [[TED (conference)|TEDx]] talk advocating for breaking socioeconomic and gender stereotypes through exploring what she calls the option B, the talk in spanish is found here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2GxMJDsl6Q&feature=youtu.be El poder de la opción B para romper estereotipos.]
In 2016 Olaya-Castro delivered a [[TED (conference)|TEDx]] talk advocating for breaking socioeconomic and gender stereotypes through exploring what she calls the option B, the talk in spanish is found here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2GxMJDsl6Q El poder de la opción B para romper estereotipos.]


== Awards and Honours ==
== Awards and Honours ==
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== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Olaya-Castro is the mother of two children.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.elespectador.com/noticias/ciencia/el-par-de-colombianas-que-esta-arrasando-con-los-premios-de-fisica-articulo-843791|title=El par de colombianas que está arrasando con los premios de física|date=2019-03-08|website=ELESPECTADOR.COM|language=ES|access-date=2019-03-19}}</ref>
Olaya-Castro is the mother of two children.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.elespectador.com/noticias/ciencia/el-par-de-colombianas-que-esta-arrasando-con-los-premios-de-fisica-articulo-843791|title=El par de colombianas que está arrasando con los premios de física|date=2019-03-08|website=ELESPECTADOR.COM|language=ES|access-date=2019-03-19}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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Alexandra Olaya-Castro
Born(1976-03-30)March 30, 1976
Bogota, Colombia
CitizenshipColombian and British
Alma mater
Known forQuantum effects in biomolecular processes
Awards
Scientific career
FieldsQuantum Biology
InstitutionsUniversity College London
ThesisQuantum correlations in multi-qubit-cavity systems (2004)
Doctoral advisorNeil F. Johnson
Websitewww.ucl.ac.uk/~ucapaol/aboutAOC.html

Alexandra Olaya-Castro is a Colombian theoretical physicist, currently a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at University College London. She is also the Vice-Dean (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) for the Mathematical and Physical science Faculty.[1]

She is known for her work on quantum physics on biomolecular processes, specifically for her research on quantum effects in photosynthesis.[2] She was the recipient of the Maxwell Medal in 2016 "for her contributions to the theory of quantum effects in bio-molecular systems".[3]

Early life and education

Olaya-Castro did an undergraduate in Physics Education at Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas and later obtained a Master of Science in Physics at Universidad de Los Andes in 2002. She then immigrated to the UK to purse a doctorate in physics in the department of physics at the University of Oxford, where she obtained her DPhil in Physics with her thesis titled “Quantum correlations in multi-qubit-cavity systems” supervised by Neil F. Johnson.

Teaching

Olaya-Castro teaches the 4th-year course in Advanced Quantum Theory attended by intercollegiate students from University College London, King's College London, Queen Mary University of London and Royal Holloway.[4]

Public engagement

In 2015, she delivered a public talk at the Royal Institution which is available as a podcast.[5]

Olaya-Castro’s research was showcased at the 2016 Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.[6]

In 2016 Olaya-Castro delivered a TEDx talk advocating for breaking socioeconomic and gender stereotypes through exploring what she calls the option B, the talk in spanish is found here: El poder de la opción B para romper estereotipos.

Awards and Honours

In 2003, she was awarded the Arthur H Cooke Memorial Prize for distinguished work by a first year student, Department of Physics, University of Oxford.[7]

In 2005, she won a Junior Research Fellowship at Trinity College, University of Oxford.

In 2008, she was awarded an EPSRC Career acceleration fellowship to pursue independent research.[8][9]

In 2016, she was awarded the Maxwell Medal and Prize.

Personal life

Olaya-Castro is the mother of two children.[10]

References

  1. ^ UCL (2018-01-02). "About the Dean and Vice-Deans". UCL Mathematical & Physical Sciences. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
  2. ^ "Quantum Physics | Biomolecular Processes | Alexandra Olaya-Castro |UCL". www.ucl.ac.uk. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
  3. ^ Physics, Institute of. "2016 Maxwell Medal and prize of the Institute of Physics". www.iop.org. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
  4. ^ "Iris View Profile". iris.ucl.ac.uk. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
  5. ^ [1]
  6. ^ "Quantum secrets of photosynthesis | Royal Society". royalsociety.org. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
  7. ^ "Prize winners | University of Oxford Department of Physics". www2.physics.ox.ac.uk. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
  8. ^ author, EPSRC. "Grants on the web". gow.epsrc.ukri.org. Retrieved 2019-03-19. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. ^ https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FG005222%2F1. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  10. ^ "El par de colombianas que está arrasando con los premios de física". ELESPECTADOR.COM (in Spanish). 2019-03-08. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
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