Professor Raphael Bousso, Chancellor’s Chair in Physics, and newly elected member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Photo: Sarah Wittmer
April 22, 2026
Berkeley Physics is pleased to announce that Professor Raphael Bousso has been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences as a member of the 2026 class.
Academy President Laurie L. Patton and Board Chair Goodwin Liu announced the election of more than 250 distinguished individuals this year, recognizing exceptional achievements across academia, the arts, industry, public policy, and research.
Founded in 1780, the American Academy of Arts & Sciences honors leaders whose work advances the public good and deepens understanding across disciplines. Professor Bousso’s election reflects his significant contributions to theoretical physics and his standing within the global scientific community.
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UC Berkeley News covers all 7 UC Berkeley faculty elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2026.
A full list of newly elected members, along with an online directory of Academy members past and present, is available through the Academy.