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UChicago physicist Vincenzo Vitelli named 2026 MacArthur Fellow
University of Chicago physicist Vincenzo Vitelli has been named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow, receiving the so-called 'genius grant' from the MacArthur Foundation. The fellowship recognizes individuals across fields for exceptional creativity and comes with an unrestricted financial award. Vitelli is known for work in condensed matter and soft matter physics, including research on topological and active materials.
Why now: MacArthur Fellowship announcements draw wide attention as one of the most prestigious honors in American academia.
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- UChicago physicist Vincenzo Vitelli named 2026 MacArthur Fellow · University of Chicago News
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