About
Saeed Rastgoo is a Max Wyman Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Alberta, Canada. His research focuses on quantum gravity, black holes, cosmology, and quantum field theory. He holds a PhD from Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay, and has held academic positions at York University, Monterrey Institute of Technology, and postdoctoral fellowships in Mexico and Uruguay.
Education:
- PhD in Physics (with distinction), Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay, 2012
- MSc in Physics, Shiraz University, Iran, 2006
- BSc in Physics, Kharazmi University, Iran, 2002
Research Interests: Classical and quantum black holes, spacetime structure, gravitational waves, quantum gravity phenomenology, and cosmology. His work explores singularity resolution in black holes, quantum gravity effects in gravitational waves, and multi-messenger astrophysics.
Grants & Awards:
- NSERC Discovery Grant (2021–2026)
- Academic Innovation Fund (AIF) for EXPLORE program
- National Researcher Member medal, Monterrey Institute of Technology (2019)
- CONACyT postdoctoral fellowship (2016–2018)
Teaching: Courses include Quantum Field Theory, General Relativity, Electricity and Magnetism, and undergraduate research supervision.
Labs & Collaborations: Member of LISA Consortium, European COST Actions (BridgeQG, RQI, CosmoVerse), and collaborations with institutions globally, including York University, Louisiana State University, and Radboud University.
