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Hans BihsView profile

Professor

Norwegian University of Science And TechnologyNorway

Hans Bihs is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), wave hydrodynamics, and wave-structure interaction using the open-source framework REEF3D. Key Research Areas: CFD simulations, wave modeling, floating body dynamics, ocean wave energy, aquaculture hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and high-performance computing. Projects: ERC Consolidator Grant PARTRES (2023-2028), EEA Grants Portugal SurfWave (2023), NFR KPN IPIRIS (2021-2025), EEA Baltic SolidShore (2021-2024), NTNU's MAPLE (2022-2025), and DigiCoast (2021-2024). Email: hans.bihs@ntnu.no His recent publications (2025-2020) analyze fluid-structure interaction, ship-induced waves, floating offshore wind turbines, submerged vegetation, and coastal structures using advanced CFD techniques. Topics include wave hydrodynamics, turbulence, and numerical modeling for marine and aquaculture systems.

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Attila BalázsView profile

Lecturer

ETH ZurichSwitzerland

Dr. Attila Balázs is a Senior Researcher and Lecturer at ETH Zurich's Institute of Geophysics, affiliated with the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. His research integrates numerical modeling with geological data to investigate tectonic-surface process interactions, focusing on orogen-basin systems and continental deformation. Key contributions include studies on back-arc basins, transform faults, and the Tibetan Plateau's uplift mechanisms. He holds the 2020 Flinn-Hart Award and an ETH Zurich Postdoctoral Fellowship. His work emphasizes geodynamic processes such as mantle delamination, slab dynamics, and crustal deformation patterns. Balázs collaborates with the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Group and maintains an active research portfolio spanning field observations, seismic analysis, and 3D numerical simulations. Research Foci: Tectonic modeling, basin evolution, mantle dynamics, and crustal rheology Key Regions: Pannonian Basin, Tibetan Plateau, Adriatic Sea, Himalayas His articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches to understanding continental and oceanic tectonics, with recent emphasis on transform fault mechanics, triple junction dynamics, and the interplay between tectonics and climate.

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Nima LashkariView profile

Assistant Professor

Purdue UniversityUnited States

Nima Lashkari is an Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Purdue University, affiliated with the College of Science . His research focuses on quantum field theory (QFT), quantum gravity, black hole physics, and quantum information theory. He holds a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from McGill University (2012) and a B.Sc. in Physics from Sharif University of Technology (2006). Prior to Purdue, he held postdoctoral positions at MIT, the University of British Columbia, and Stanford University, and was a member of the School of Natural Sciences at the Institute for Advanced Study (2018–2019). His research explores operator algebras in quantum gravity, local S-matrix formalisms, and multipartite entanglement. Notable interests include renormalization group flows as quantum error correction, eigenstate thermalization in QFT, and holographic principles. He is a member of the It from Qubit collaboration , focusing on non-perturbative quantum field theory and gravity through quantum information lenses. Lashkari’s work has contributed to understanding gravitational dynamics via entanglement, modular theory applications in QFT, and the interplay between quantum information and spacetime geometry. His recent talks include discussions on modular intersections, time interval algebras, and gravitational energy theorems derived from information inequalities.

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K.S. BabuView profile

Professor

Oklahoma State UniversityUnited States

K.S. Babu, Ph.D. , is a Regents Professor in the Department of Physics at Oklahoma State University . His research focuses on theoretical physics beyond the Standard Model, particularly in neutrino mass models, grand unification, and baryon/lepton number violation. Email: kaladi.babu@okstate.edu Contact: 405-744-5810 | 232 Physical Sciences, OSU Dr. Babu's work spans several key areas: Grand Unified Theories (GUTs): Studies of SO(10), SU(5), and E6 unification frameworks. Neutrino Physics: Development of models like the Zee-Babu mechanism for neutrino masses and research on oscillations. Dark Matter & Cosmology: Proposals for dark matter candidates and connections to inflation and baryogenesis. CP Violation & Leptogenesis: Mechanisms for generating matter-antimatter asymmetry. His recent publications highlight advancements in: Spontaneous CP violation in SO(10) (2025) Left-right symmetric models for leptogenesis (2025) Ultraviolet-completed two-loop neutrino mass models (2025) Probing baryon number violation at IceCube and LHC (2024) Accidental Peccei-Quinn symmetry for axion models (2024) Dr. Babu actively collaborates on international initiatives such as the Center for Theoretical Underground Physics (CETUP) and contributed to the Snowmass 2013 Community Planning Study. His lab has mentored numerous graduate and postdoctoral researchers, including Kirtiman Ghosh, Sudip Jana, and Shaikh Saad.

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Richard PawlowiczView profile

Professor

University of British ColumbiaCanada

Richard Pawlowicz is a Professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences at the University of British Columbia (UBC), within the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on ocean physics, seawater properties, geophysical fluid dynamics, and coastal processes. He holds a PhD from the MIT/WHOI Joint Program and has been a faculty member at UBC since 1996. His work integrates field observations, numerical modeling, and novel instrumentation, such as neutrally buoyant floats (Swish floats) and satellite-tracked drifters, to study coastal circulation, estuarine dynamics, and double diffusion processes. He leads research in the Salish Sea, Strait of Georgia, and Gulf of St. Lawrence, emphasizing subsurface mixing, dispersion, and the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems. Education & Background: B.Sc. (Hons) from Queen's University (1987), PhD from MIT/WHOI (1994), Postdoctoral research at Institute of Ocean Sciences (1994–1996). Research Interests: Ocean circulation, nonlinear waves, estuarine mixing, double diffusion in stratified basins, and the application of TEOS-10 seawater standards. He collaborates on projects like the MEOPAR Observation Core and has developed influential software tools for oceanographic analysis. Students & Supervision: Active supervisor of graduate students and postdocs in physical oceanography. Notable supervisees include Mark Halverson, Caixia Wang, Sam Stevens, and Grace Watts. He emphasizes mathematical rigor and writing skills, requiring strong backgrounds in PDEs and fluid dynamics. Labs & Teams: Member of the MEOPAR Research Management Committee, co-chair of SCOR/IAPWS/IAPSO seawater committees, and collaborator with the Pacific Salmon Foundation's citizen science programs. His work contributes to coastal resource management and climate resilience initiatives.

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Jason P. MillerView profile

Professor

University of CambridgeUnited Kingdom

Jason P. Miller is a Professor in the Statistics Laboratory at the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DPMMS), University of Cambridge, and a Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge. He previously held the Poincaré Chair at IHP in the 2015-2016 academic year and was a post-doctoral researcher at MIT and Microsoft Research. Miller's research focuses on probability theory, particularly stochastic interface models, random surfaces, Schramm-Loewner evolutions (SLE), Liouville quantum gravity, and random planar maps. His work bridges mathematical physics and probability, exploring deep connections between random geometry, conformal field theory, and statistical mechanics. He has made fundamental contributions to understanding the relationship between Liouville quantum gravity and the Brownian map, and has extensively studied the properties of Schramm-Loewner evolutions in various contexts. Miller's publication record shows a consistent focus on the intersection of probability theory and mathematical physics, with a particular emphasis on scaling limits of discrete models to continuum objects. His work often involves collaborations with prominent researchers like Scott Sheffield and Ewain Gwynne, and demonstrates a progression from foundational work on SLE and the Gaussian free field to more recent breakthroughs in Liouville quantum gravity and its connections to random planar maps. Scientific Awards Rollo Davidson Prize, 2015 Poincaré Chair, 2015-2016 academic year Whitehead Prize, 2016 Clay Research Award, 2017 ICM invited speaker (probability and statistics), 2018 Doeblin Prize, 2018 Eisenbud Prize, 2023 Fermat Prize, 2023 Miller has supervised numerous PhD students (though specific names aren't listed in the provided text) and has been involved in significant research grants supporting his work in random geometry and probability theory. His editorial service includes positions on the boards of Probability Theory and Related Fields and Bernoulli journals. While specific laboratory details aren't provided, Miller's research appears to be theoretical in nature, focusing on mathematical analysis of random geometric structures. His work has significant implications for theoretical physics, particularly in understanding quantum gravity and critical phenomena in statistical mechanics.

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Kristan JensenView profile

Associate Professor

University of VictoriaCanada

Dr. Kristan Jensen is an Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Victoria specializing in theoretical high-energy physics and holographic duality. His research develops connections between quantum gravity, quantum field theory, and condensed matter systems through the AdS/CFT correspondence framework. Current research explores novel quantum phases in low-dimensional systems, emergent spacetime geometries, and non-perturbative approaches to quantum gravity. Jensen co-organizes the Pacific Northwest Particle Theory Seminar, fostering regional collaboration among theoretical physicists. Research innovations include: Holographic descriptions of boundary/defect systems Carrollian field theories and critical phenomena Non-Lorentzian gravitational duals Fractional quantum Hall states from duality Publications demonstrate consistent contributions to: Quantum information in gravity Anomaly constraints in field theory Non-equilibrium dynamics Conformal bootstrap techniques Collaborative networks span institutions including MIT, UBC, and TRIUMF, with recent work examining wormhole geometries, entanglement structure in holography, and matrix model descriptions of de Sitter space.

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Roland PailView profile

Professor

Technical University of MunichGermany

Prof. Roland Pail is a full Professor of Astronomical and Physical Geodesy at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). He leads the Chair of Astronomical and Physical Geodesy, part of the TUM School of Engineering and Design. His research focuses on physical and numerical geodesy, global/regional gravity field modeling, and satellite gravity missions like GOCE, GRACE, and future initiatives like MAGIC. He has held leadership roles, including President of IAG Commission 2 (2015–2019) and Vice Dean of TUM's Department of Aerospace and Geodesy. Pail earned his doctorate (sub auspiciis praesidentis) from TU Graz (1999) and habilitation in 2002. He is a Fellow of the International Association of Geodesy and has received numerous awards for his contributions to geodesy. His work integrates satellite data with geophysical modeling to monitor mass transport processes (e.g., ocean circulation, ice melt) and Earth's interior dynamics. He collaborates internationally on missions such as the DFG Research Training Group UPLIFT and the MAGIC constellation. Key publications include gravity field models (e.g., XGM2016, GOCO06s) and studies on future mission design, stochastic modeling, and climate monitoring. Pail’s scientific awards include the IAG Fellowship (2011), Young Authors Award (2006), and the Allmer-Löschner Prize (2000). His research also addresses quantum sensor applications in satellite gravimetry and the development of next-generation gravity field retrieval techniques.

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Ralph BlumenhagenView profile

Professor

Max Planck Institute for PhysicsGermany

Ralph Blumenhagen is a Senior Researcher and Research Group Leader at the Max-Planck-Institut für Physik (Werner-Heisenberg-Institut) in Munich. He holds the position of Privatdozent at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich since 2007. His academic career includes a PhD from the University of Bonn (1994), postdoctoral positions at the University of North Carolina, Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and University of Cambridge. Research Interests: Superstring Theory and its various formulations String model building including heterotic strings, D-brane models, and M/F-theory vacua Flux compactifications focusing on moduli stabilization and string cosmology String phenomenology addressing low energy effective actions, D-brane instantons, and swampland conjectures Non-geometric string backgrounds involving double field theory and non-commutative geometry His publications reveal a strong focus on theoretical foundations of string theory with applications to particle physics and cosmology. Blumenhagen's work often bridges abstract mathematical structures with potential physical implications, particularly in connecting string theory to observable phenomena. Advising: Dr. Blumenhagen has supervised numerous PhD and Master's students, with thesis topics spanning swampland conjectures, string inflation, non-geometric backgrounds, flux compactifications, and D-brane physics. His students have produced significant contributions to string phenomenology and mathematical aspects of string theory. Research Group: He leads a research group at the Max Planck Institute focused on theoretical aspects of string theory, with particular emphasis on connecting string theory to observable physics through model building and phenomenological investigations. The group maintains active collaborations with researchers worldwide.

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Mathew Arun ThomasView profile

Assistant Professor

University of StrasbourgFrance

Dr. Mathew Arun Thomas is an Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER-TVM), specializing in Theoretical Particle Physics. His research focuses on phenomena beyond the Standard Model, including Baryon Number Violation, Extra Dimensions, Effective Field Theory, and Flavour Physics. Education: BSc (Hons) from St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi; MSc and PhD in Physics and Astrophysics from the University of Delhi (supervised by Prof. Debajyoti Choudhury). Postdoctoral work at the Indian Institute of Science (supervised by Prof. Sudhir K Vempati). His recent work explores Dark Matter-assisted Baryon Number Violation processes, such as Hydrogen-antihydrogen oscillation and Proton decay suppression, using six-dimensional orbifolded torus models. He also investigates constraints on Randall-Sundrum models from charge lepton flavour violations and phenomenology of low-energy Flavour Physics. The 15 most recent publications span neutrino oscillations, dark matter phenomenology, warped geometry models, and collider signatures, reflecting his expertise in connecting high-energy theory with experimental observables. Scientific Awards: INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship. He has mentored students like Akshay Anilkumar and Krishnanand N, contributing to projects on Flavour Violations and Cosmological Bounce models. He teaches courses including Quantum Field Theory and Scientific Computation, with a 2023 Mechanics course for 330 students.

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James GrayView profile

Associate Professor

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityUnited States

James Gray is an Associate Professor of Physics and Affiliate Professor of Mathematics at Virginia Tech, affiliated with the Department of Physics within the College of Science. His research focuses on string compactifications, particularly exploring the intersection of String Theory with particle physics phenomena. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Sussex and has been supported by grants such as NSF PHY-2310588. Gray’s research interests include mathematical string theory, algebraic geometry applications to string phenomenology, and computational methods like the STRINGVACUA Mathematica package. His work involves classifying Calabi-Yau manifolds, studying fibrations, and analyzing heterotic and F-theory compactifications to derive realistic particle physics models. His recent articles emphasize geometric structures (e.g., Calabi-Yau fibrations, moduli spaces) and computational approaches for metric approximations using machine learning. He collaborates on datasets for Calabi-Yau fourfolds and line bundle cohomology, contributing to string phenomenology’s algorithmic tools. Gray leads efforts in theoretical particle physics at Virginia Tech and is involved with the Center for Neutrino Physics. His work bridges pure mathematics (e.g., algebraic geometry) with high-energy physics, aiming to connect abstract geometric constructions to observable particle physics parameters.

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Jean AlexandreView profile

Professor

King’s College LondonUnited Kingdom

Professor Jean Alexandre is a Professor of Physics at King's College London, affiliated with the Department of Physics within the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences. His research focuses on non-perturbative quantum field theory, tunnelling phenomena, exact renormalization methods, and Lorentz symmetry violation. He has held positions including a Leverhulme Trust postdoc and temporary lectureship before his current role. Education: Doctor of Science in Theoretical Physics from University Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg (1998) Master of Physics in Theoretical Physics from École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (1994) Research Interests: Non-perturbative effects in QFT (dynamical mass generation, exact functional methods) Lorentz symmetry violation in particle physics and modified gravity Tunnelling mechanisms, cosmic bounce models, and null energy condition studies Non-Hermitian extensions of the Standard Model and PT-symmetric field theories Key contributions include work on magnetic monopole searches with the MoEDAL experiment at the LHC, finite volume effects in quantum field theory, and dynamical mass generation mechanisms. His recent articles explore topics like scalar high-electric-charge objects, vacuum decay rates, and cosmic bounce scenarios. He has supervised PhD theses on topics such as Lifshitz-type theories and gravitino condensation. Grants and Collaborations: Principal Investigator on Leverhulme Trust project 'Saving the Universe with finite volume effects in Quantum Field Theory' Co-Investigator on EPSRC and STFC-funded projects in particle physics and cosmology Labs/Teams: Active collaborator in the MoEDAL experiment and the Theoretical Particle Physics & Cosmology group at King's College London.

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Penina AxelradView profile

Professor

University of ColoradoUnited States

Dr. Penina Axelrad is a University of Colorado Distinguished Professor and Joseph T. Negler Professor of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder. She has held academic roles since 1992, serving as Department Chair from 2012–2017. A member of the National Academy of Engineering since 2019, her research focuses on GNSS technology, satellite navigation, and remote sensing applications. She has authored over 223 publications and secured $17.5M in research grants. Education: Ph.D., Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University, 1991 S.M., Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, MIT, 1986 S.B., Aeronautical Engineering (Avionics Option), MIT, 1985 Research Interests: Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), multipath mitigation, GNSS reflectometry, orbital dynamics, and quantum sensing for Earth science. Her work bridges astrodynamics, satellite navigation, and environmental monitoring. Awards: Member, National Academy of Engineering (2019) Women In Aerospace Educator Award (2016) Institute of Navigation Samuel Burka Award (2012) AIAA Summerfield Book Award (2011) Advising & Grants: Advised numerous students (no names listed) and led major grants including NASA Quantum Pathways Institute and Sentinel-6 orbit determination projects. Active in Institute of Navigation leadership roles. Labs/Teams: Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research (CCAR), Quantum Pathways Institute, and collaborative efforts on CubeSat atomic clock experiments.

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Clifford CheungView profile

Professor

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)United States

Clifford Cheung is a Professor of Theoretical Physics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He is affiliated with the Department of Theoretical Physics within the Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy. His research focuses on fundamental questions in quantum gravity, scattering amplitudes, string theory, and effective field theories, with particular emphasis on bootstrap principles, black hole dynamics, and gravitational wave physics. Cheung's work bridges high-energy physics, astrophysics, and mathematical physics. He has pioneered methods to reconstruct scattering amplitudes using symmetry principles and positivity bounds, contributing significantly to our understanding of string theory's uniqueness and the interplay between gravitational systems and gauge theories. His research also explores the implications of effective field theories for extreme mass ratio binaries and gravitational wave phenomena. Key themes in his work include the development of novel symmetry-based approaches to quantum gravity, the application of bootstrap methods to constrain fundamental theories, and the exploration of connections between scattering amplitudes and black hole thermodynamics. His findings have advanced our knowledge of gravitational interactions, string universality, and the foundational structure of spacetime. Cheung has been featured in Caltech news for his contributions to theoretical physics, including insights into the 'miracle and beauty of physics' and his work on the Sloan Research Fellowships. His research outputs consistently address cutting-edge topics in theoretical physics, with a focus on unifying principles and rigorous mathematical frameworks.

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Boris BuffoniView profile

Senior Lecturer

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneSwitzerland

Boris Buffoni is a Senior Lecturer at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the School of Basic Sciences, Institute of Mathematics, specifically within the Chair of Partial Differential Equations. He maintains his office at MA C2 605 (MA Building), Station 8, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland, and can be contacted at boris.buffoni@epfl.ch or +41 21 693 49 87. His academic role spans both teaching responsibilities across multiple mathematics programs and active research in theoretical and applied mathematics. Dr. Buffoni's research program centers on the calculus of variations applied to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian systems, with significant contributions to optimal transportation in Lagrangian dynamics and hydrodynamics. His work explores semi-global minimization methods for quasi-linear elliptic variational problems and the variational approach to capillary-gravity water waves and their energetic stability. Additional research foci include local bifurcation and center-manifold theory for elliptic PDEs, the configurations of infinite elastic cylinders under compression or traction, and the analytic theory of global bifurcation with applications to gravity waves and their secondary bifurcations. The trajectory of his recent publications reveals a deepening focus on three-dimensional water wave phenomena, particularly steady rotational flows, gravity-capillary solitary waves, and advanced mathematical techniques for analyzing these complex systems. His 2025 publications demonstrate continued innovation in applying Kato's approach to locally coercive problems and developing the theoretical foundations of global bifurcation. The consistent application of variational methods and bifurcation theory across his work represents a unifying theme in addressing challenging problems in fluid dynamics and nonlinear partial differential equations. Dr. Buffoni has received research support including an EPSRC grant (GR/L41059) for work on 'Multibump localised solutions for spatially homogeneous partial differential equations,' reflecting the significance of his contributions to the field. His teaching portfolio at EPFL includes foundational courses such as Analysis II, Functional Analysis I, and Partial Differential Equations of Evolution, where he imparts knowledge of differential and integral calculus of real functions of several variables, linear functional analysis, and fundamental techniques for solving evolution equations.

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