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• Quantum Gravity
• String Theory
• Black Hole Physics
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Dr. Peter Weck is a Research Officer in the Department of Physics at Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering. He joined the theory group in October 2023 following his 2023 PhD in Physics from Johns Hopkins University. His research focuses on the low-energy frontier of string theory, particularly exploring gravitational soliton solutions in asymptotically anti-de Sitter geometries. This work addresses quantum gravity approximations, black hole microstates, and holographic connections between field theories and gravity. His expertise spans quantum gravity, holography, and supersymmetric field theories. Notable recent contributions include studies on SCFT deformations, Chern-Simons integrability, and confinement mechanisms via gravitational duals. He actively publishes in leading journals like Journal of High Energy Physics and Nuclear Physics B . Dr. Weck's work bridges string theory with gravitational physics, advancing methods for understanding black hole entropy and gauge-gravity duality. His current projects emphasize systematic construction of soliton solutions with specified supersymmetry properties.

• Lie Algebras
• Representation Theory
• Algebraic Groups
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Lewis Topley is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Bath. His research focuses on Lie algebras, representation theory, and algebraic groups, with a particular emphasis on topics such as W-algebras, modular representations, and noncommutative geometry. He has secured significant funding through grants including the UK Research & Innovation's 'Geometric Representation Theory and W-algebras' project and Heilbronn Institute initiatives. His work explores advanced algebraic structures, including nilpotent slices, Yangians, and vertex algebras. Recent projects emphasize collaborations with international researchers, as seen in his contributions to the LMS-funded 'Distinguished Visiting Professor Jian-Yi Shi' program. Topley's research bridges pure mathematics and theoretical frameworks, addressing questions in algebraic geometry and modular forms. His articles reflect a deep engagement with equivariant deformations, symplectic Lie algebras, and the interplay between algebraic groups and representation theory. Notable outputs include studies on Slodowy slices, modular affine vertex algebras, and smoothness of stabilisers in generic characteristics. Funding highlights include £2.4M from UKRI (2025–2028) and multiple LMS grants supporting conferences and visiting scholars. His work is peer-reviewed and Open Access, with publications in top journals like Advances in Mathematics and the Quarterly Journal of Mathematics.

Jeff LawsonView profile

Professor

• Mathematics
• Applied Mathematics
• Theoretical Physics
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Jeffrey K. Lawson is a Professor of Mathematics at Western Carolina University (WCU) and currently serves as Dean of the Graduate School and Research. He joined WCU in 2005 as an Associate Professor, advancing to Full Professor in 2010. His academic leadership extends beyond mathematics, including roles as Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success (2021), Chair of the Undergraduate Retention Strategic Planning Task Group, and Commencement Coordinator. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from NC State University, a Master’s in Applied Mathematics from the University of Colorado, and a Bachelor’s from Georgia Institute of Technology with highest honors. Lawson’s research focuses on geometric mechanics, symplectic geometry, and mathematical physics, with notable publications on control theory, geometric phase phenomena, and multisymplectic structures. He has been a visiting researcher at institutions including the Fields Institute, University of Surrey, and Caltech. His administrative expertise includes managing a $2.3M budget and overseeing student success initiatives. In his new role as Dean, he oversees graduate education policy, chairs the Graduate Council committees, and collaborates with faculty to enhance graduate programs. His work integrates academic leadership with interdisciplinary innovation, reflecting his commitment to student success and scholarly excellence.

Oleg LuninView profile

Associate Professor

• String Theory
• Quantum Field Theory
• Supergravity
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Oleg Lunin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University at Albany (SUNY). He obtained his PhD from Ohio State University in 2000, followed by postdoctoral positions at Ohio State University (2000–2002), the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton (2002–2005), the University of Chicago (2005–2009), and the University of Kentucky (2009–2010). He joined the University at Albany as an Assistant Professor in 2010 and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2016. His research explores fundamental problems in theoretical physics, including quantum gravity, string theory, and gauge/gravity duality. Key interests include the dynamics of supersymmetric gauge theories, black hole quantum properties, and geometric structures in supergravity. His work often bridges mathematical physics with phenomenological implications for strong interactions and spacetime quantization. Lunin's publications predominantly focus on black holes, T-dualities, and deformed geometries in string theory. Recent articles analyze higher-dimensional spacetimes, α′-corrections, and integrable systems, reflecting a consistent emphasis on exact solutions and holographic principles. Trends indicate deepening work on cosmological extensions of black hole geometries and non-abelian dualities. Lab affiliations or team collaborations are not explicitly detailed, but his publications frequently involve co-authors from institutions like SUNY Albany, indicating active research networks.

Dieter FellnerView profile

Professor

• Computer Graphics
• Digital Libraries
• Computational Geometry
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Dieter Fellner is a Professor of Computer Science at Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany , and Director of the Fraunhofer Institute of Computer Graphics (IGD) . He also serves as Founding Director of the Institute of Computer Graphics and Knowledge Visualization at Graz University of Technology, Austria. His career spans multiple prestigious institutions including University of Bonn, Memorial University of Newfoundland, and University of Technology Braunschweig. Dr. Fellner's research focuses on algorithms integrating modeling and rendering , digital libraries , virtual/augmented reality , collision detection , and radio wave propagation simulation . His work in digital libraries led to a DFG-funded strategic initiative (1997-2005) involving 50 researchers annually across 21 groups. The 15 most recent articles highlight his expertise in 3D document modeling , stereoscopic projection , subdivision surfaces , and color quantization . His publications include influential textbooks like the German standard on computer graphics (1988) and Digitale Bibliotheken (2000). 2000 Fellow of the Eurographics Association Best Technical Paper Award (Günther Enderle Award) at Eurographics’98 2007 IST Advisory Group (ISTAG) Member for the European Commission 2019 Honorary Doctorate from University of Rostock Dr. Fellner actively participates in editorial boards of journals like Computer Graphics Forum , IEEE CG&A , and JOCCH , and serves on program committees for conferences such as Eurographics, VSMM, and ACM Web3D. His leadership roles include Chairmanship of the Eurographics Association (1999-2000) and Directorship of Fraunhofer IGD (since 2006).

Markus PflaumView profile

Professor

• Topology
• Geometric Analysis
• Noncommutative Geometry
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Markus Pflaum is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Colorado Boulder. His research integrates topology, geometric analysis, and noncommutative geometry, with a focus on stratified spaces, quantization theory, and applications in mathematical physics. He has published foundational work on Lie groupoids, deformation quantization of singular phase spaces, and the analytic properties of stratified spaces. Education: Ph.D. from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (1995). Research Interests: Topology of stratified spaces, geometric analysis, noncommutative geometry, Poisson geometry, quantization theory, and mathematical physics. His work often bridges abstract mathematical frameworks and physical applications. Recent Publications: Focus on index theorems for Lie groupoids, homotopy theory of semi-analytic sets, and de Rham theorems for stratified spaces. His articles demonstrate consistent innovation in applying analytical methods to geometric structures. Teaching: Current courses include Hilbert Spaces and Quantum Theory (MATH 4810/5810) and Analysis I (MATH 3001). Projects: Founder of Libri Mathematicae , a collaborative platform for mathematical documentation, and contributor to the CRing Project on commutative algebra.

Parampreet SinghView profile

Professor

• Quantum Gravity
• Cosmology
• General Relativity
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Parampreet Singh is a Professor of Physics and Adjunct Faculty at the Center for Computation and Technology at Louisiana State University (LSU). He holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics from the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy & Astrophysics (IUCAA), University of Pune (2004). His research focuses on quantum gravity and cosmology, addressing unresolved questions about the universe's origin, black hole singularities, and quantum spacetime dynamics. He employs analytical and computational methods to explore singularity resolution, cosmic microwave background signatures, and foundational quantum gravity issues. Education: PhD in Theoretical Physics, IUCAA, University of Pune (2004) MSc and BSc in Physics, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi Research Interests: Quantum Gravity & Cosmology, Loop Quantum Cosmology, Black Hole Physics, Gravitational Collapse, and Phenomenological Implications of Quantum Geometry. His work emphasizes resolving cosmological and black hole singularities, exploring quantum bounce mechanisms, and connecting quantum gravity effects to observable phenomena like CMB anisotropies. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award Vainu Bappu Gold Medal Rainmaker Award for Mid-Career Researchers College of Science Faculty Research Award Advising & Grants: Advised over 20 PhD, postdoc, and undergraduate researchers. Active in securing grants for computational and theoretical projects in quantum gravity. Served on LSU’s Faculty Senate and organized the Gravity Workshop 2023. Labs & Collaborations: Collaborates with global groups on loop quantum gravity applications. Involved in LSU’s Hearne Institute for Theoretical Physics and Center for Computation and Technology.

Constantin TelemanView profile

Professor

• Lie groups
• Algebraic geometry
• Topology
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Constantin Teleman is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Berkeley, and serves as Senate Faculty. His research focuses on Lie groups, algebraic geometry, topology, and quantum field theory. He holds a BA, MA from Harvard College (1991), an MSc from Cambridge (1994), and a PhD from Harvard (1994). Teleman's work bridges geometric and algebraic structures, including contributions to gauge theory, mirror symmetry, and topological quantum field theories. His recent publications explore matrix factorizations, loop groups, and moduli spaces. Despite no explicit awards mentioned, his extensive collaborations and publications reflect significant academic impact. Advises students in specialized areas like chromatic homotopy theory, geometric invariant theory, and topological quantum field theories. Office: 903 Evans Hall | Contact: teleman@berkeley.edu

Serdar YukselView profile

Professor

• Stochastic Control Theory
• Information Theory
• Probability Theory
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Serdar Yuksel is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Queen's University, Canada, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Science. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), and B.Sc. from Bilkent University. His research focuses on stochastic control theory, information theory, probability theory, and their applications in decentralized systems, networked control, and reinforcement learning. Yuksel's work bridges control, information, and probability, addressing challenges in stochastic stability, optimal control under partial/decentralized information, and ergodic properties of dynamical systems. Education: Ph.D. (2006) - Electrical and Computer Engineering - UIUC M.Sc. (2003) - Electrical and Computer Engineering - UIUC B.Sc. (2001) - Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Bilkent University Research Interests: Stochastic control theory, including optimization and stability of Markovian systems Information theory, particularly zero-delay coding and systems with feedback Probability theory, focusing on Markov processes and ergodic theory Decentralized and networked control systems under information constraints Reinforcement learning and approximation methods for stochastic systems Awards: 2013 CAIMS/PIMS Early Career Award in applied mathematics Teaching and Academic Leadership: Yuksel has taught courses such as Optimization and Control of Stochastic Systems, Mathematics of Engineering Systems, and served as Chair of Mathematics & Engineering at Queen's University. He advises numerous graduate and undergraduate students, mentoring projects in control theory, optimization, and applied mathematics. Labs/Teams: Leads the Stochastic Control (and Related Fields) research group, collaborating on topics like decentralized control, information structures, and mean-field games. Active in organizing seminars and international collaborations.

Justin RombergView profile

Professor

• Signal Processing
• Machine Learning
• Optimization
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Justin Romberg is the Schlumberger Professor and Associate Chair for Research in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech, and serves as Associate Director for the Center for Machine Learning. He holds a B.S.E.E., M.S., and Ph.D. from Rice University, followed by postdoctoral work at Caltech and visiting roles at UCLA and the Laboratoire Jacques-Louis Lions. His research bridges signal processing, machine learning, optimization, and applied probability, with notable contributions to imaging inverse problems, data compression, and broadband beamforming. Dr. Romberg has received prestigious awards including the ONR Young Investigator Award (2008), PECASE (2009), Packard Fellowship (2009), and IEEE Fellowship. His recent work emphasizes real-time RF emulation, neural adjoint methods for sound speed learning, and decentralized optimization frameworks. Current projects include radar signal processing, multi-agent reinforcement learning, and hardware-friendly sparse neural networks. His lab focuses on translating theoretical insights into practical systems, such as low-bit beamforming accelerators and medical monitoring devices using MEMS sensors.

Benoit CharbonneauView profile

Associate Professor

• Gauge theory
• Differential geometry
• Algebraic geometry
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Benoit Charbonneau is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pure Mathematics at the University of Waterloo, cross-appointed in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and an affiliate at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. He holds a PhD from MIT (2004), with prior degrees from Université du Québec à Montréal (MSc 1999, BSc 1998). His academic roles include serving as Associate Dean Undergraduate Studies in the Faculty of Mathematics (2019–2023). His research focuses on gauge theory, including Yang-Mills instantons, monopoles, moduli spaces, and the glass transition. Key interests span differential and algebraic geometry, with interdisciplinary work in physics and materials science. Recent grants include NSERC funding for gauge-theoretic moduli spaces and geometry of vector bundles. Charbonneau has organized international conferences, edited journals, and led initiatives in academic governance. His teaching includes advanced geometry courses, and he advises PhD students in geometric analysis and mathematical physics. Collaborations extend to institutions like Duke University and McGill University, with contributions to theoretical physics and computational geometry.

• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Wireless Sensor Networks
• Machine Learning
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Mattias O'Nils is a Professor at Mid Sweden University's Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering (DET) and Head of the STC Research Centre. His research focuses on Internet of Things (IoT) systems, wireless sensor networks, machine learning, and computer vision with applications in industrial monitoring, forestry automation, and medical imaging. Lead author in 2025 IEEE Access paper on multi-component fault diagnostics Developed AdVision system for advertisement detection in printed media Co-inventor of Time-dependent Clustering Loss for DNN optimization His work spans edge computing, data fusion, and energy-efficient sensor networks, with recent emphasis on deep learning applications in healthcare and industrial systems. Publications highlight collaborations with researchers across multiple domains including forestry technology and skin lesion classification. Current research trends include distributed CNN optimization , contextual domain adaptation , and real-world energy consumption modeling for IoT devices. He supervises projects in the STC Research Centre related to smart industry solutions and transformative technology.

• Geometric Analysis
• Calculus of Variations
• Partial Differential Equations
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Gian Paolo Leonardi is a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Trento. His research focuses on geometric analysis, calculus of variations, partial differential equations, and their applications in mathematical physics and optimization. He has organized several international conferences, including the 'One-Day Workshop on Applied Mathematics' and the 'National Conference on Calculus of Variations'. His work spans topics such as isoperimetric inequalities, free boundary problems, and geometric measure theory. Notable contributions include studies on Wulff crystals in materials science, quantitative Faber-Krahn inequalities, and the prescribed mean curvature equation. Recently, he has also explored applications of geometric analysis in deep learning theory, proposing novel complexity measures for neural networks. Leonardi has collaborated with institutions like ETH Zurich, the University of Jyväskylä, and the University of Padua. His research often bridges pure mathematics and applied problems, with a focus on variational principles and geometric regularity. Despite extensive contributions, no specific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials.

• Noncommutative Geometry
• Quantum Groups
• Gravity Theory
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Paolo Maria ASCHIERI is an Associate Professor at the Department of Science and Technological Innovation, University of Eastern Piedmont Amedeo Avogadro. His research focuses on noncommutative geometry, quantum groups, and gravity theory, with contributions to differential calculus on quantum structures and gauge theories. He has led projects such as the Quantum Structure of Spacetime (2016-2018), exploring foundational aspects of quantum spacetime. His work bridges algebraic structures with physical applications, including studies on braided Hopf algebras and geometric Seiberg-Witten maps. Recent publications address Levi-Civita connections in quantum groups and Atiyah sequences in noncommutative settings. Research Interests: Noncommutative Geometry, Quantum Groups, Gravity Theory, Differential Calculus, Lie Algebra Representations, Mathematical Physics. Grants & Projects: Quantum Structure of Spacetime (2016-2018) – Investigated quantum spacetime foundations via grants from Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale. Recent Research Trends: Focus on algebraic structures (e.g., braided Hopf algebras) and their geometric realizations in quantum gravity. Recent papers emphasize connections between noncommutative geometry and gauge theories, with applications to spacetime models.

Samuel EvensView profile

Professor

• Representation Theory of Lie Groups
• Geometry
• Poisson Geometry
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Samuel Evens is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Notre Dame. He holds a B.S. from Haverford College (1984) and a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1988). His research focuses on representation theory of Lie groups, geometry, and their interplay with Poisson geometry and perverse sheaves. He explores geometric techniques to construct representations and analyze their properties, particularly branching rules for infinite-dimensional representations and microlocal invariants. Collaborations, such as with Jiang-Hua Lu on Poisson harmonic forms and Lagrangian subalgebras, highlight his work on geometric structures in cohomology and symmetric spaces. Key research areas include the application of geometrical methods from Beilinson, Bernstein, and Lusztig to representation theory, as well as the study of flag varieties, orbits, and integrable systems like the Gelfand–Zeitlin system. His work bridges algebraic geometry, Lie theory, and symplectic geometry, with contributions to spectral sequences, cohomology products, and the structure of Lagrangian subalgebras. Recent studies address orbits in flag varieties, compactifications of Lie algebra structures, and the Bruhat order's role in geometric configurations. Publications span over three decades, addressing topics from the Iwahori-Matsumoto involution to Belkale-Kumar products and eigenvalue multiplicities. Evens' research emphasizes the interplay between algebraic, geometric, and topological frameworks to advance representation theory and related fields.