Quick Info
| Profession | Theoretical Physicist |
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| Nationality | British, Slovenian |
| Date of Birth | 14/09/1951 |
| Age | 74 years |
| Birthplace | London, England |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Frederick Duncan Michael Haldane |
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| Other Name | F. Duncan Haldane |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper (semi bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Arts | 1973 |
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| PhD in Physics | 1978 |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
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| Hometown | Princeton, New Jersey, USA |
| School | St Paul's School, London |
| College/University | Christ's College, Cambridge University |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Odile Belmont |
Family
| Father | Frederick Paterson Haldane (1912-1983) | ||||
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| Mother | Ljudmila (Mila) Haldane (Renko) (1919-2016) | ||||
| Siblings | John Stuart Haldane (1957-2000) | ||||
| Spouse | Odile Belmont | ||||
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Career
| Field | Condensed matter theory |
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| Doctoral Advisor | Philip Warren Anderson |
| Doctoral Student | Ashvin Vishwanath |
| Doctoral Thesis | An extension of the Anderson model as a model for mixed valence rare earth materials (1978) |
| Academic Awards, Honours |
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| Current Position | Eugene Higgins Professor of Physics, Princeton University |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Duncan comes from a lineage of medical professionals with roots in Scotland, now based in London. | |
| 2. His father moved to London from Scotland for a psychiatry position in the National Health Service. | |
| 3. Due to his Austrian mother, Duncan learned German during his childhood. | |
| 4. He attended a school in Bedford Park for his early education. | |
| 5. During the mid-sixties, Duncan Haldane became fascinated with rock and roll music. |