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His research focuses on the interface between mathematics and particle physics. In addition to finding surprising and deep connections between matrix models, topological string theory, and supersymmetric quantum field theory, Dijkgraaf has developed precise formulas for the counting of bound states that explain the entropy of certain black holes. For his contributions to science, Dijkgraaf was awarded the Spinoza Prize, the highest scientific award in the Netherlands, in 2003, and was named a Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion in 2012. <p> Past President (2008–12) of the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20160305012039/https://www.knaw.nl/en/about-us">Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences</a> and Co-Chair of the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20160305012039/http://www.interacademycouncil.net/">InterAcademy Council</a> (since 2009), Dijkgraaf is a distinguished public policy adviser and passionate advocate for science and the arts. Many of his activities––which have included frequent appearances on Dutch television, a monthly newspaper column in <em>NRC Handelsblad</em>, several books for general audiences, and the launch of the science education website Proefjes.nl––are at the interface between science and society.</p> <p> <em>Utrecht University, Ph.D. 1989; Princeton University, Research Associate 1989–91; University of Amsterdam, Korteweg-de Vries Institute for Mathematics, Professor 1992–2004, Distinguished University Professor of Mathematical Physics 2005–; Institute for Advanced Study, Member 1991–92, Visitor 2002, Director 2012–; Academia Europaea, Member; American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Member; American Philosophical Society, Member; </em><em>American Mathematical Society, Fellow; Netherlands Physical Society, Honorary Member; Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, Member (President 2008–12); Royal Netherlands Chemical Society, Honorary Member; Royal Society of Edinburgh, Honorary Fellow; 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