Raz, Ran
[M] School of Mathematics
Field of Study: Computational Complexity
Research Description: Ran Raz’s main research area is complexity theory with emphasis on proving lower bounds for computational models. More specifically, Raz is interested in Boolean and arithmetic circuit complexity, communication complexity, propositional proof theory, probabilistically checkable proofs, quantum computation and communication, and randomness and derandomization.
Home Institution: Weizmann Institute of Science
Neil Chriss and Natasha Herron Chriss Founders’ Circle Visiting Professor; additional funding provided by the Charles Simonyi Endowment
| Type | Affiliation | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| [M] | Math | 9/1/2000 | 6/30/2001 |
| [M] | Math | 9/1/2002 | 12/31/2002 |
| [M] | Math | 9/22/2012 | 12/21/2012 |
Current Homepage: www.wisdom.weizmann.ac.il/~ranraz/
Institution: Weizmann Institute of Science
| Degree | Year | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | 1992 | Hebrew University |