Who is Dr. Kaku? A Biography of a Fascinating Scientist

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Dr. Michio Kaku is a prominent theoretical physicist and co-founder of string field theory, currently serving as a professor at City College of the City University of New York. He graduated from Harvard University and earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. Kaku is the author of nine influential books, including the best-seller "Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the 10th Dimension," and "Visions: How Science Will Revolutionize the 21st Century." His works are essential reading in leading physics laboratories globally.

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This discussion is beneficial for engineering students, physics enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the life and contributions of Dr. Michio Kaku in the field of theoretical physics.

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Hi, I'm an engineering student at UW Madison. For one of my classes we have to write about a scientist and their accomplishments. I chose Dr. Kaku because he is very interesting to me. While doing my research I found plenty of his work but not much for a biography, I was wondering if there was a place to find a biography for him. Thanks.:smile:
 
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Try reading his books, they usually have a bit of his bio in them.
Page 3 of Hyperspace talks about some of the events that led to his becoming a scientist.
He's a theor. physics professor at City College of the City University of New York and graduated from Harvard and went on to get his Ph.D at U of C Berkeley.
He was 8 in 1955 (Einstein's death year), so it would make him about 56 or 57.
I think he homeschooled his kids or grandkids.

Here's Coast to Coast's version of his bio:
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Michio Kaku, professor of theoretical physics and co-founder of string field theory, is the author of nine books, including the best-selling "Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the 10th Dimension," and most recently, "Visions: How Science Will Revolutionize the 21st Century." His doctorate-level textbooks are required reading at top physics labs worldwide.

Just do a google search. Here's a good link to some bio info:

http://prop1.org/2000/cassini/9707kaku.htm

As for how he thinks and details on his work, you'll just have to read his books and listen to interviews and seminars. Try some libraries, too.
 

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