About
John Laiho is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Syracuse University, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on high energy particle physics and lattice field theory, particularly lattice quantum chromodynamics and quantum gravity applications. He holds a PhD from Princeton University (2004) and has held academic positions at Fermilab, Washington University in St. Louis, and the University of Glasgow before joining Syracuse in 2013.
Education:
- PhD in Physics, Princeton University (2004)
- BA in Physics and Mathematics, Rhode Island College (1998, summa cum laude)
Research Interests: Specializes in lattice field theory techniques for studying quark-flavor physics, beyond the Standard Model physics, and quantum gravity. Recent work includes dynamical dark energy models and improved lattice quantum gravity simulations.
Grants & Collaborations:
- DOE-funded project on theoretical particle physics and cosmology (2013–2025)
- CUSE grant exploring quantum information and fundamental physics (2018–2023)
Teaching Highlights: Teaches advanced mechanics, relativity, and computational physics courses. Supervises independent studies and has taught a range of undergraduate/graduate physics topics.
