Jorge Pullin

Jorge Pullin is a Professor and Horace C. Hearne, Jr. Chair of Theoretical Physics at Louisiana State University (LSU), affiliated with the Department of Physics & Astronomy within the College of Science. He holds a Ph.D. from the Instituto Balseiro, Argentina (1988).

His research focuses on quantum gravity and general relativity, particularly canonical quantization methods and loop quantum gravity. Collaborating with Rodolfo Gambini since 1990, Pullin has co-authored influential works like the book Loops, knots, gauge theories and quantum gravity (1996). He challenges mainstream string theory by advocating for quantization of general relativity itself. His work also explores black hole collisions, leveraging LSU's access to the world's fastest university-controlled supercomputer for numerical relativity simulations, and contributes to gravitational wave detection via LIGO collaborations.

Recent articles highlight interdisciplinary efforts in quantum foundations, including interpretations of quantum mechanics and consciousness theories, alongside advancements in dark matter searches and scalar field interactions with quantum black holes. Pullin's group has pioneered the Lazarus Project and developed novel lattice-based quantum gravity approaches.

• Awards: Hearne Chair of Theoretical Physics

His advising and grants activities reflect no listed students but significant collaborative efforts. Research is anchored at the Hearne Institute of Theoretical Physics, where he leads investigations into quantum gravity's implications for spacetime and black hole physics.