According to the foundation's statement, "Prof. Kaminer will develop algorithms that imitate human creativity. Inspired by his experience as an experimental physicist, a field where surprising results drive discoveries and inspire creativity"
Prof. Ado Kaminer from the Viterbi Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Technion is one of the ten winners, and the only Israeli, of the Schmidt Science Polymaths award for 2022.
The award is designed to foster young researchers who have already presented exceptional achievements and who currently demonstrate a willingness to take risks in new, cross-disciplinary research directions. In light of the motto "extraordinary people improve the world", it provides researchers with the freedom to test bold and groundbreaking ideas, especially those that are not expected to receive financial support otherwise due to the risk inherent in them.
"The Polymath Prize encourages curiosity, creativity and innovation," said Prof. Kaminer. "The award will give impetus to the research we are leading and will help us stretch the boundaries of science, achieve new discoveries in groundbreaking projects and create a significant scientific impact. I am happy and proud of the choice and trust placed in me and our research group."
The prize, worth a prize of 2.5 million dollars for each researcher, is awarded by the philanthropic foundation Schmidt Futures, founded by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and his wife Wendy Schmidt. According to the foundation's statement, "Prof. Kaminer will develop algorithms that imitate human creativity. Inspired by his experience as an experimental physicist, a field where surprising results drive discoveries and stimulate creativity, he will work to develop AI-based research tools to pave new paths in basic physics and mathematics."
Prof. Kaminer completed all his academic degrees at the Technion: a double bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and physics and a master's degree and a doctorate in the Faculty of Physics under the guidance of Research Prof. Moti Segev. In 2018, after a post-doctorate at MIT, he joined the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Viterbi and established the AdQuanta Laboratory there. The laboratory runs experiments at the forefront of research using a unique microscope that combines electrons and lasers, built thanks to the generous support of Robert and Ruth Magid.
The AdQuanta laboratory develops theoretical and experimental methods and combines basic and applied research, and has already presented several significant contributions in diverse fields including quantum technologies, light-matter interaction, electron microscopy, nanophotonics and the use of AI in mathematics.
Prof. Kaminer is also a member of the Russell Berry Nanotechnology Institute (RBNI) and the Helen Diller Quantum Center.
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