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Diederik Aerts

b. 1953

Belgian theoretical physicist

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About Diederik Aerts

Born 1953. Diederik Aerts is a Belgian physicist and theoretical physicist, known for Quantum Cognition and Quantum foundations.

Diederik Aerts (born April 17, 1953) is a Belgian theoretical physicist, professor at Brussels Free University (Vrije Universiteit Brussel - VUB) and founding director of the Center Leo Apostel for Interdisciplinary Studies (CLEA).

In 1976 he started working as a researcher for the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (NFWO), where in 1985 he became a tenured researcher. In 1995 he became director of the VUB's Center Leo Apostel for Interdisciplinary Studies (CLEA) and in 2000 he was appointed professor at the VUB. From 1990, he has been a board member of the 'Worldviews group',

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Important facts

Born
17 April 1953, Heist-op-den-Berg
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Physicist, theoretical physicist
Nationality
Belgium
Known for
Quantum Cognition, Quantum foundations
Education
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Employers
Vrije Universiteit Brussel

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Diederik Aerts?

Belgian theoretical physicist

When was Diederik Aerts born?

Diederik Aerts was born on 17 April 1953 in Heist-op-den-Berg.

What is Diederik Aerts's occupation?

Diederik Aerts is a physicist and theoretical physicist.

What is Diederik Aerts known for?

Diederik Aerts is known for Quantum Cognition and Quantum foundations.

What nationality is Diederik Aerts?

Diederik Aerts is Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Diederik Aerts

· Wikidata: Q3707123

· DBpedia: Diederik Aerts

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