Biography

 

Viviana Gómez

Viviana Gómez

  • Scholar-elect
  • Colombia
  • 2026 PhD Physics
  • Homerton College

I was born in Colombia, where I pursued a BSc in Physics at Universidad de los Andes. During my undergraduate studies, I developed a strong interest in statistical mechanics and condensed matter, and became fascinated by systems where disorder drives emergent behavior, such as spin glasses. What captivates me is understanding how macroscopic properties arise from microscopic rules, and exploring the role of probability and randomness in our description of nature. To me, probability is not merely a tool but a lens for making sense of uncertainty and uncovering hidden structure in physical reality. For my PhD at Cambridge, I aim to extend this fascination to quantum materials, studying how disorder shapes their magnetic properties and collective behavior. Beyond academia, I am committed to strengthening the deep tech ecosystem in Latin America, bridging fundamental science with technological impact.

Previous Education

Universidad de Los Andes Physics; Minor in Mathematics 2023