05/29/2026
The 2026 CAP‑CRM Prize has been awarded to Pavel Kovtun (University of Victoria)
His research has transformed our understanding of matter under extreme conditions by revealing deep connections between gravity, quantum field theory, and fluid dynamics. Best known for co‑discovering the universal quantum viscosity bound, his work has had a lasting influence across high‑energy and condensed‑matter physics.
This award highlights the international impact of his pioneering research.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.crmath.ca/en/2026/05/27/pavel-kovtun-awarded-the-cap-crm-prize-for-2026/
Pavel Kovtun a obtenu sa licence à l'Université nationale de Kharkiv en Ukraine et son doctorat à l'Université de Washington aux États-Unis en 2004. Il a été chercheur postdoctoral à l'Institut Kavli de physique théorique à Santa Barbara avant de rejoindre l'Université de Victoria en 2007...