Fotini Markopoulou-Kalamara

It gives me a sense of déjà vu to chance upon Fotini Markopoulou-Kalamara now, having encountered an article about her research more than a year ago.

Back then I thought what she was attempting to do was fascinating; today it is even more so, if only because I stand even more in awe of what she has already achieved. It’s not as if quantum physics is in its infancy either—though it is certainly far from fully mature. But a beautiful young female physicist who seeks to quantize gravity, and actually has a shot at it? Hot mama.