Why Physics?

If you study law, you become a lawyer. If you study data science, you will work with Big Data. If you study physics, you will do a Ph.D. or become a teacher, right? Wrong! In Singapore and worldwide, physicists are sought after for diverse roles in technology companies and startups - they are hired as data scientists, they contribute in finance, consulting and the public sector, amongst others. This is because physics trains you to solve complex problems. Learn how to describe billions of electrons in a material, manipulate a single atom, query a black hole or navigate the intricacies of quantum theory - and you will gain a versatile mind, ready to tackle materials, atoms, black holes, quanta, teams of people, financial markets, fabrication chains, huge databases, climate change and other emerging/future challenges.

Speaker

Prof Valerio Scarani’s research in theoretical quantum physics touches both fundamental and applied aspects: for instance, he studies how to make sure that there is randomness in nature, and how to put this randomness into practical use in devices. He is Principal Investigator at the Centre for Quantum Technologies, and Professor at NUS’ Department of Physics, where he currently serves as Deputy Head in charge of undergraduate education.