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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> |
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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> |
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== Early life and education == |
== Early life and education == |
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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]]. |
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== 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> |
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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> |
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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 |
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.] |
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== Awards and Honours == |
== Awards and Honours == |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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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> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Citizenship | Colombian and British |
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Known for | Quantum effects in biomolecular processes |
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Fields | Quantum Biology |
Institutions | University College London |
Thesis | Quantum correlations in multi-qubit-cavity systems (2004) |
Doctoral advisor | Neil F. Johnson |
Website | www |
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
- ^ UCL (2018-01-02). "About the Dean and Vice-Deans". UCL Mathematical & Physical Sciences. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- ^ "Quantum Physics | Biomolecular Processes | Alexandra Olaya-Castro |UCL". www.ucl.ac.uk. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
- ^ Physics, Institute of. "2016 Maxwell Medal and prize of the Institute of Physics". www.iop.org. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
- ^ "Iris View Profile". iris.ucl.ac.uk. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
- ^ [1]
- ^ "Quantum secrets of photosynthesis | Royal Society". royalsociety.org. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- ^ "Prize winners | University of Oxford Department of Physics". www2.physics.ox.ac.uk. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- ^ author, EPSRC. "Grants on the web". gow.epsrc.ukri.org. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
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(help) - ^ "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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