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Jeremy HoltView profile

Associate Professor

• Nuclear Astrophysics
• Neutron Stars
• Quantum Chromodynamics
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Dr. Jeremy Holt is an Associate Professor of Physics at Texas A&M University and researcher at the Cyclotron Institute. His research focuses on theoretical nuclear physics applied to neutron stars, supernovae, and compact object mergers using chiral effective field theory. He holds affiliations with the Nuclear Solutions Institute and leads research on dense matter equations of state. His research explores the nuclear microphysics of extreme astrophysical environments, developing theoretical frameworks to understand neutron star properties and gravitational wave signatures. Recent publications examine generative modeling of nuclear interactions and constraints on neutron star equations of state from gravitational wave observations. Dr. Holt has authored over 50 publications in journals including Physical Review Letters and Physical Review C. His work combines theoretical nuclear physics with astrophysical observations to advance our understanding of dense matter in the universe.

Zeynep DemiragliView profile

Associate Professor

• Particle Physics
• Dark Matter
• Higgs Physics
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Zeynep Demiragli is an Associate Professor at Boston University, where she contributes to the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Her research focuses on dark matter detection, Higgs boson physics, and advancing CMS detector technologies. She currently leads the development of Advanced Telecom Computer Architecture-based Data, Trigger, and Control (DTC) boards for the CMS inner tracker system as part of the High Luminosity LHC (HL-LHC) upgrade, ensuring efficient pixel data readout for critical physics analyses. Her work includes probing dark matter interactions in proton-proton collisions and analyzing missing transverse momentum signals. As convener of the CMS jet and missing transverse momentum physics group, she coordinates algorithm development and performance monitoring for object reconstruction. She is deeply involved in HL-LHC preparations, emphasizing detector robustness under high-luminosity conditions. Zeynep's research interests span experimental particle physics, high-energy collider dynamics, and the Standard Model's extensions. She explores phenomena like light-by-light scattering and axion-like particles in ultraperipheral collisions. Her contributions to WH production studies and top quark pair polarization also highlight her expertise in precision measurements. Her recent articles emphasize dark matter searches, Higgs boson decays, and detector optimization. Collaborations with the BU Electronics Design Facility and leadership in jet physics groups underscore her technical and organizational roles. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned, but her work contributes significantly to foundational physics advancements. Her advising and grants activities are not detailed in the provided texts. She is affiliated with the CMS experiment team, HL-LHC upgrade initiatives, and the APOLLO ATCA blades project. Her lab involvement includes pixel detector testing and hardware development at Boston University's facilities.

E. S. Sterl PhinneyView profile

Professor

• Astrophysics
• Relativistic Astrophysics
• High-Energy Astrophysics
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E. S. Sterl Phinney is a renowned Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). With a PhD from Cambridge University (1983) and a BS from Caltech (1980), he has made significant contributions to high-energy relativistic astrophysics and low-energy Newtonian astrophysics. His work often explores the role of antimatter in astrophysical systems.

• X-ray Binaries
• Black Holes
• Neutron Stars
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Paul Callanan is a Professor of Physics at University College Cork, specializing in multiwavelength studies of compact objects. His research examines black hole and neutron star binaries using X-ray, optical, and IR observations to measure masses, accretion dynamics, and galactic distributions. He has served on NASA/ESA review committees and conducts observations at international facilities like the Keck Observatory. Callanan restored the historic Crawford Observatory at UCC and chairs the Royal Irish Academy's Astronomy Committee. His research addresses fundamental questions about black hole signatures, accretion disk evolution, and compact object populations in the Milky Way.

Mark KennedyView profile

Research Fellow

• Astrophysics
• White Dwarfs
• Neutron Stars
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Dr. Mark Kennedy is a Research Fellow in the School of Physics at University College Cork (UCC), specializing in astrophysics with a focus on magnetic white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes. His research integrates observational astronomy, computational modeling, and machine learning to study accretion processes in compact binaries and gravitational-wave astronomy. Kennedy holds a PhD from UCC and the University of Notre Dame (2017), supported by a Naughton Fellowship. He completed a Newton International Fellowship (2017–2019) at the University of Manchester and currently leads the 'Invisible Monsters' project funded by a Government of Ireland Fellowship (2021–present). His academic career includes ERC-funded work on neutron star mass measurements and contributions to the Gravitational-wave Optical Transient Observer (GOTO) project. Kennedy serves as Communications Officer and Postdoctoral Researcher Representative for the Astronomical Society of Ireland. He teaches PY3109 (Introduction to Observational Astrophysics) and PY2106 (Introduction to Astrophysics and Special Relativity) at UCC. Key research areas include transitional millisecond pulsars, black widow/red back systems, and machine learning applications for detecting hidden black holes using all-sky surveys. Awards include the Naughton, Newton, and Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowships. His work has been published in high-impact journals and presented at international conferences, with a focus on multi-messenger astronomy and compact object dynamics.

Alex ChenView profile

Assistant Professor

• High Energy Astrophysics
• Neutron Stars
• Black Holes
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Alex Chen is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Washington University in St. Louis, affiliated with the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences. He holds a PhD in Physics from Columbia University (2017) and completed postdoctoral research at Princeton University and the University of Colorado Boulder. His work focuses on simulating plasma physics and radiative processes near neutron stars and black holes using GPU-based supercomputers. Education: PhD in Physics, Columbia University, 2017 Postdoctoral Researcher, Princeton University (2017–2020) and University of Colorado Boulder (2020–2022) Research Interests: High Energy Astrophysics, Neutron Stars, Black Holes, Plasma Physics, and Radiative Processes. His studies include multi-wavelength emission mechanisms from pulsars, fast radio bursts (FRBs), magnetic reconnection in extreme environments, and gamma-ray flares from active galactic nuclei (AGN). Publications: Recent work emphasizes computational models of pulsar magnetospheres, black hole plasma dynamics, and machine learning applications in radiation physics. These studies aim to unify theoretical frameworks for understanding pulsar radiation across electromagnetic spectra. Grants & Awards: In 2023, Chen and Yajie Yuan secured a $447,000 NSF grant to develop unified models of pulsar emissions using supercomputer simulations. This work includes educational outreach through high-energy astrophysics summer schools. Labs & Teams: Leads a research group at Washington University, collaborating with the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences. Active in international initiatives like the XL-Calibur X-ray telescope project.

Simon BaleView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Radio Frequency Engineering
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
• Atomic Clocks and Oscillators
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Dr. Simon Bale is a Senior Lecturer and 4th year engineering project coordinator at the University of York’s School of Physics, Engineering & Technology. He holds a PhD in radio frequency electronics and microwave engineering (2012) from the same institution. His research focuses on oscillators/atomic clocks, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), shielding, and bio-inspired optimization methods. He is a co-investigator on major projects such as the EPSRC-funded “Compact Quantum Clocks For Precise And Autonomous Position Navigation And Timing” and the EU’s “European Doctoral Network for Safe and Sustainable Electromagnetic Shielding Solutions for Mobility.” Teaching responsibilities include courses on electrical circuits, AC machines, power electronics, computer architectures, and embedded systems for FPGAs. His academic contributions span over 30 publications in top-tier journals and conferences, emphasizing practical applications in EMC testing, oscillator design, and evolutionary computation. He actively collaborates with industry partners like QinetiQ and Keysight, translating research into real-world solutions. Awards include Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His work bridges theoretical innovation and industrial needs, with a focus on optimizing electronic systems through multi-objective approaches. Ongoing projects explore ultra-low phase noise oscillators, shielding effectiveness measurement methodologies, and AI-driven circuit design optimization.

• Gravitational Wave Astrophysics
• General Relativity
• Computational Physics
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Lucy Thomas is a Researcher in Physics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), affiliated with the Division of Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy and the LIGO Lab. She holds a PhD in Gravitational Wave Astronomy from the University of Birmingham (2023), an MSc in Physics from King's College London, and a BSc in Mathematics and Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, all in the UK. Her research focuses on gravitational wave waveform models for compact binary coalescences, emphasizing machine learning acceleration and precession dynamics. She investigates how spin misalignment impacts orbital precession and gravitational wave signals, contributing to tests of general relativity and insights into binary formation mechanisms. Lucy is a key member of the LIGO-Virgo-Kagra (LVK) collaboration, analyzing real data to refine theoretical models and explore extreme astrophysical phenomena like high-mass black hole mergers and neutron star-black hole systems. Lucy has not listed any scientific awards. Her work on population studies and merger rate estimates has advanced understanding of compact object dynamics. She advises no current students and does not mention grants. She is based at Caltech's LIGO Lab, collaborating with the High-Energy Astrophysics group and the Walter Burke Institute for Theoretical Physics (WBITP). Lucy's contributions include developing novel methods to interpret gravitational wave data, such as the effective precession spin vector and generalized χp parameter. Her recent publications address waveform calibration challenges, systematic errors in precession measurements, and the implications of asymmetric mass ratios in observed binaries. She also explores constraints on Lorentz violation and the mass of the graviton through gravitational-wave dispersion effects.

Peter GoldreichView profile

Professor

• Astrophysics
• Planetary Physics
• Theoretical Astrophysics
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Peter Goldreich is a Professor at the School of Natural Sciences, Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in Princeton, NJ. He previously held the Lee A. DuBridge Professorship of Astrophysics and Planetary Physics at Caltech (emeritus since 2003). Born in New York City in 1939, he earned his B.S. (1960) and Ph.D. (1963) in Engineering Physics and Physics from Cornell University. His research focuses on theoretical astrophysics and planetary physics, including studies of celestial mechanics, star formation, and exoplanet dynamics. Notable honors include the National Medal of Science (1995), Shaw Prize (2007), and Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society (1993). Goldreich has advised over 20 graduate students and numerous postdoctoral fellows, contributing to foundational work in planetary science and astrophysics. His affiliations include roles as Acting Chairman of Caltech’s Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences (1989) and Miller Professorship at UC Berkeley (1990). Education: B.S. Engineering Physics, Cornell University, 1960 Ph.D. Physics, Cornell University, 1963 Professional Appointments: 2003–present: Professor, School of Natural Sciences, IAS 1981–2002: Lee A. DuBridge Professor, Caltech 1969–1981: Professor of Planetary Science & Astronomy, Caltech Awards: National Medal of Science, 1995 Shaw Prize in Astronomy, 2007 Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society, 1993 Advising: Over 20 Ph.D. students including Carolyn Porco (Cassini Imaging Team) and Eugene Chiang (exoplanet researcher) Postdoctoral fellows include Scott Tremaine and Re’em Sari Goldreich’s work spans theoretical frameworks for orbital resonances, tidal evolution of celestial bodies, and the dynamics of planetary systems. His research has advanced understanding of pulsar triple systems, rubble-pile asteroids, and the structure of Saturn’s magnetic field.

James FullerView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Astrophysics
• Stellar Evolution
• Planetary Science
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James Fuller is a Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), within the Division of Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy. His research focuses on fluid dynamics within stars and planets, using analytical and numerical methods to address observational puzzles. He collaborates with the TAPIR research group and actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students in global projects. Education: B.A., Whitman College (2008); M.S., Cornell University (2011); Ph.D., Unspecified Institution (2014). Before his current role, he was a Visiting Associate at Caltech (2017) and Assistant Professor (2017-2023). Research interests include the mass transfer in binary systems, pre-supernova outbursts in massive stars, Saturn's interior via ring seismology, and tidal migration of moons/exoplanets. He studies magnetic fields in red giants, neutron star/black hole spin dynamics, and asteroseismology as tools to probe stellar interiors. His work bridges theory with observations, such as using Cassini data for planetary seismology and gravitational wave sources from merging white dwarfs. Advising and grants: Fuller advises graduate students like Nicholas Rui (asteroseismology), Peter Scherbak (binary white dwarfs), Xiaoshan Huang (radiation hydrodynamics), and Daichi Tsuna (supernova simulations). Former students Samantha Wu and Linhao Ma have moved to postdoctoral fellowships. Collaborations include work with Kevin Burdge and Tom Prince on ZTF discoveries of white dwarf binaries. Labs/teams: He is part of the TAPIR group at Caltech and collaborates with the Encelade Team for exoplanet migration studies. His research also intersects with projects on differential stellar rotation and magnetic field evolution in stars.

• Theoretical Astrophysics
• Gravitational Physics
• Computational Relativity
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Saul Teukolsky is Robinson Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics at Caltech, specializing in relativistic astrophysics and computational physics. His research advances numerical simulations of compact objects and gravitational wave sources. Educational background includes BSc from University of the Witwatersrand (1970) and PhD from Caltech (1973). Research focuses on Einstein's equations applied to neutron stars and black holes, pioneering numerical relativity techniques for gravitational wave prediction. His work underpins LIGO data analysis. Teaches graduate astrophysics and supervises computational physics research. Mentors students through Caltech's TAPIR group (Theoretical Astrophysics Including Relativity).

• Deep Learning
• Computer Vision
• Medical Image Understanding
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Adrian Barbu is a Professor in the Department of Statistics at Florida State University. His research focuses on deep learning, computer vision, and medical image understanding, with applications in feature selection, unsupervised learning, and scalable algorithms. He has contributed to advancements in neural networks, probabilistic models, and medical imaging technologies. His work spans theoretical developments in machine learning, including stochastic optimization, clustering methods, and feature selection techniques. Notable contributions include PCA-UNET architectures, compact support neural networks, and methodologies for automated image analysis in healthcare and materials science. Barbu's publications explore cutting-edge topics like semi-supervised few-shot learning, hierarchical classification systems, and the application of Monte Carlo methods in complex data analysis. His research often bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in big data, real-time processing, and medical diagnostics. While no specific awards are listed, his extensive publication record highlights a prolific career in advancing machine learning and computational methods across interdisciplinary domains.

Kai HormannView profile

Professor

• Computational Sciences
• Geometric and Visual Computing
• Informatics
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Kai Hormann is a full professor in the Faculty of Informatics at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI Lugano). He earned his Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg in 2002 and has held positions at Clausthal University of Technology, Caltech, and the CNR in Pisa. His research focuses on mathematical foundations of geometry processing, including barycentric coordinates, subdivision algorithms, and rational interpolation. Hormann has authored over 100 publications and serves as an associate editor for journals like Computer Aided Geometric Design and Dolomites Research Notes on Approximation . In 2024, he received the prestigious John A. Gregory Award for his contributions to geometric modeling. Education : Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (2002) Diploma in Mathematics, University of Erlangen (1997) Abitur, Leibniz-Gymnasium Bad Schwartau (1992) Research Interests : Hormann’s work bridges computer science, applied mathematics, and engineering. His current projects include interactive shape deformations, time-dependent object processing, 3D visualization, and GPU-accelerated algorithms. His research areas encompass geometry processing, computational sciences, and numerical analysis. Publications : His recent articles focus on barycentric coordinates, subdivision schemes, and surface reconstruction. Themes include transfinite coordinates, curvature continuity, and efficient interpolation methods. Awards : John A. Gregory Award (2024) Chair of SIAM Activity Group on Geometric Design (2017–2018) Advising & Grants : He has advised numerous PhD students, including work on barycentric rational curves and subdivision schemes. He has organized conferences such as the SIAM GD and GMP series, reflecting his leadership in computational geometry. Labs & Teams : Hormann is affiliated with the Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IDSIA USI-SUPSI), collaborating on interdisciplinary projects in AI and geometry processing.

Fredrik Fogh SørensenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Marine Growth
• Underwater Robotics
• Remotely Operated Vehicles
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Fredrik Fogh Sørensen is an Assistant Professor at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science, specializing in the Esbjerg Energy Section. His work focuses on marine and maritime research, particularly in the areas of underwater robotics and offshore energy systems through AAU BLUE – Marine & Maritime Research. Dr. Sørensen's research interests span Marine Growth, Underwater Robotics, Remotely Operated Vehicles, Localization Systems, Offshore Energy, Control Systems, and Sustainable Energy. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to energy sustainability with research fingerprint showing strong connections to Marine Growth (100%), Remotely Operated Vehicle Engineering (92%), and Offshore Structure Engineering (28%). His publication record demonstrates consistent growth from 2 publications in 2019 to 4 in 2024 with 2 more scheduled for 2025. His research shows a clear progression from foundational work to practical applications in offshore environments with particular emphasis on underwater vehicle technology, localization systems, and control mechanisms for ROVs. Dr. Sørensen has received several prestigious awards for his work: Innovation Project of the Year (2024) Best Session Paper Award (2022) Universitetspris 2022 (2022) He is actively involved in significant research projects including ACOMAR (Auto Compact Marine Growth Remover), ACOMAR II, and DIN-ECO (Boosting Digital Innovation and Transformation Capacity of HEIs in an Entrepreneurial ecosystem). His collaborative network spans multiple institutions with strong connections in marine technology research. Dr. Sørensen was featured in Ugeavisen Esbjerg in February 2023 regarding the Esbjerg University Prize 2022, where he was honored as a civil engineer in Sustainable Energy Technology from AAU Esbjerg.

Liliana CaballeroView profile

Associate Professor

• Nuclear Astrophysics
• Neutrino Physics
• Neutron Star Mergers
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Liliana Caballero is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Guelph. Her research focuses on theoretical nuclear astrophysics, exploring phenomena such as neutrino emission in compact objects, neutron star mergers, and heavy element synthesis. She holds a B.Sc. from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, and M.Sc. and PhD from Indiana University. Postdoctoral roles included positions at North Carolina State University, the Institute for Nuclear Theory (University of Washington), and TRIUMF. She joined the University of Guelph in 2016. Education: B.Sc., Physics, Universidad Nacional de Colombia M.Sc., Physics, Indiana University PhD, Physics, Indiana University Research Interests: Prof. Caballero investigates the interplay between nuclear forces and astrophysical phenomena. Key areas include neutrino behavior in supernovae and neutron star mergers, the structure of neutron stars, and the role of gravity and thermodynamics in element synthesis. Her work bridges nuclear physics and astrophysics, using theoretical models to understand extreme cosmic environments. Awards & Grants: Recipient of two NSERC Discovery Grants (2016–2025) TEDx GuelphU speaker on 'Eccentric Stars' 2017 Neutrino Question Winner, Fermilab Advising & Mentorship: Supervised over 20 graduate and undergraduate students Co-supervised PhD students at Universidad de Los Andes Labs & Collaborations: Active collaborations include the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics and international teams studying compact objects and neutrino astrophysics.