Theoretical Physicist & Science Writer; Director of Quantum Gravity Research at Centre de Physique Théorique; Author of "Seven Brief Lessons on Physics"
Carlo Rovelli Biography
Carlo Rovelli is an Italian theoretical physicist and writer whose research has contributed to the fields of quantum gravity, the philosophy of science, and the nature of space and time. Rovelli directs the quantum gravity research group at the Centre de Physique Théorique in Marseille, France. He serves as a Distinguished Visiting Research Chair at the Perimeter Institute, is a core member of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy at Western University in Canada, and is part of the Fractal Faculty at the Santa Fe Institute in the United States. Rovelli is also a member of the Institute Universitaire de France, honorary professor at Beijing Normal University, Honoris Causa Laureate of the Universidad de San Martin in Buenos Aires, and a member of the Académie Internationale de Philosophie des Sciences.
At the University of Pittsburgh, Rovelli and colleagues developed loop quantum gravity theory, which seeks to reconcile quantum mechanics and general relativity. He introduced the relational interpretation of quantum mechanics, proposing that reality is defined by interactions and perspectives rather than objective absolutes. Rovelli’s work in the history and philosophy of science includes the formulation of the thermal time hypothesis. His research also explores white holes, theoretical counterparts to black holes, which could provide empirical support for loop quantum gravity.
Rovelli has authored more than 200 scientific articles in international journals and published two monographs on loop quantum gravity. His popular science books, including "Seven Brief Lessons on Physics," "The Order of Time," and "Helgoland," have reached a global audience and have been translated into more than 50 languages. "Seven Brief Lessons on Physics" has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. Rovelli’s book "Anaximander and the Nature of Science" explores the origins of scientific thought. His writing addresses topics ranging from quantum physics and cosmology to the relationship between science and culture.
Rovelli has received recognition such as the Lewis Thomas Prize for Writing about Science at Rockefeller University and the Basilis Xanthopoulos International Award for contributions to gravitational physics. He has been named among the 100 most influential global thinkers by Foreign Policy magazine and among The World's 50 Top Thinkers by Prospect magazine. Rovelli also received the First Prize in the FQXi "The Nature of Time" Community Essay Contest for his article "Forget Time."
Rovelli’s work examines the interdependence of all things, the relationship between science and society, and the nature of perception and reality. He has promoted initiatives such as the Peace Dividend Initiative, which called for global collaboration on military expense reduction. Rovelli contributes regularly to Italian newspapers, including the cultural supplements of Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica, and Il Corriere della Sera. His writing and research continue to influence discussions in theoretical physics, quantum gravity, and the philosophy of science.
Carlo Rovelli Videos
Come With Me Inside a Black Hole | Carlo Rovelli Public Lecture
What happens if you fall into a black hole? In this mind-expanding lecture, Carlo Rovelli, world-renowned physicist and bestselling author, takes us...
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