SUNY Honors Prof. Vladimir Korepin as Distinguished Professor

In recognition of "his contributions to theoretical physics and mathematics, including his historic roles in developing quantum statistical mechanics, the theory of integrable systems, and the modern theory of quantum entanglement" and of his role in helping establish quantum information science at Stony Brook.

SUNY Honors Department Members

We are proud to share that two of our faculty members have been recently honored with SUNY Chancellor's Awards. Congratulations to Prof. Alan Calder and Prof. Dominik Schneble!

2026 Department Photo

Prof. Eden Figueroa to Lead New SBU Quantum Institute

Led by Endowed Presidential Professor of Physics Eden Figueroa, the Quantum Institute will catalyze and accelerate an investment of $300M from NY State.

Historic $12 Million Gift Propels Yang Institute Into the Future

The C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics (YITP) has received a historic $12 million endowment gift from alumnus Jack Yongfeng Zhang, PhD ’87, and his wife, Mary Zi-Ping Luo, PhD. This commitment ensures the Institute's long-term strength and distinction.

Prof. Simon Birrer Receives Prestigious DOE Early Career Award

Prof. Simon Birrer has won a prestigious DOE Early Career Award! His winning proposal was to study the expansion history of the Universe with the newly commissioned NSF-DoE Vera C. Rubin Observatory.

2025 Season's Greetings

We collectively had an exceptionally productive year in 2025. We got together in person, shared our lives, and created new stories and memorable moments. We wish you all happy and restful holidays, and wish you the very best in 2026!