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Amanda BayleyView profile

Professor

• Intercultural Music Practices
• Contemporary Music Analysis
• Music and Ecology
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Amanda Bayley is Professor of Music at Bath Spa University, leading the interdisciplinary research group Intercultural Communication through Practice . Her work spans intercultural music collaboration, performance analysis, and the intersection of music with ecology. She holds a PhD from the University of Reading and has been Co-Investigator on ERC-funded projects like Beyond East and West (2015-2023) and Interactive Research in Music as Sound (2017-2023). Recent projects include the ESRC/AHRC-funded Ecotones: Soundscapes of Trees (2022-23) and NERC-supported Hear Water , exploring environmental empathy through sound. She has received the Ruth A. Solie Award (2011) for her book Recorded Music: Performance, Culture, and Technology . Education: PhD (University of Reading) MMus (University of Surrey) BA (Hons) (Dartington College of Arts) Research Interests: Intercultural music practices and composer-performer collaborations Rehearsal analysis and contemporary string quartet performance Ecological music studies (e.g., Interspecies Listening , Ecotones ) Historical performance practices (Bartók, Lutosławski) Grants & Projects: ERC, ESRC/AHRC, NERC-funded interdisciplinary research British Academy project on Finnissy’s string quartets (2007-2009) AHRC Impact Accelerator Awards (2023-2024) International collaborations in Zimbabwe, Namibia, and South Korea Editorial & Editorial Roles: Co-editor, Routledge Transcultural Music Practices series Reviews Editor, Ethnomusicology Forum Humanities Editor, Journal of Interdisciplinary Music Studies Teaching & Supervision: Specializes in 20th-century music history, world music, and ethnomusicology. Currently supervising five PhD candidates on topics ranging from Paraguayan polca to Nubian music traditions.

Jonathan KarlView profile

Researcher

• String Theory
• AdS/CFT Correspondence
• Twisted Holography
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Jonathan Karl is a doctoral student in the Theoretical Physics III department at the University of Würzburg . Advised by Johanna Erdmenger , his research focuses on advanced theoretical physics topics including string theory, holography, and quantum gravity. Education B.Sc. in Mathematical Physics (2018–2021), University of Würzburg M.Sc. in Mathematical Physics (2022–2023), University of Würzburg PhD studies in Mathematics (2021–2022), LMU Munich Research Interests include String theoretical aspects of the AdS/CFT correspondence, Twisted Holography, Von Neumann algebras, Matrix models, and Discrete Holography. His work explores connections between quantum field theories, gravitational systems, and hyperbolic lattice models. Contact: jonathan.karl@uni-wuerzburg.de | Office: Building M1, Room 2.009 , University of Würzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany | Phone: +49 931 31-80250

Douglas StanfordView profile

Associate Professor

• Theoretical Physics
• Quantum Gravity
• Black Hole Information Paradox
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Douglas Stanford is an Associate Professor of Physics at Stanford University, affiliated with the Stanford Institute for Theoretical Physics (SITP). His research focuses on theoretical physics, particularly in quantum gravity, black hole information paradoxes, and quantum chaos. He teaches advanced courses such as Quantum Field Theory II and supervises numerous doctoral and postdoctoral researchers. Research interests include AdS/CFT correspondence, holography, and the interplay between quantum mechanics and gravity. His work often explores black hole microstates, entanglement entropy, and the foundations of quantum field theory in curved spacetime. Notable contributions include studies on wormholes, quantum chaos in SYK models, and the application of random matrix theory to gravitational systems. His recent articles emphasize topics like bulk reconstruction, conformal symmetry in 2D geometries, and the dynamics of quantum information in black hole interiors. Dr. Stanford advises over 30 doctoral candidates and postdoctoral scholars, many of whom contribute to cutting-edge research in high-energy physics and quantum gravity. His lab is part of the broader theoretical physics community at Stanford, collaborating on initiatives such as the Snowmass Process for future research directions.

• Quantum Geometry
• Mathematical Physics
• Topological String Theory
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Prof. Alim Murad is a Professor of Quantum Geometry at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), leading the research group at the Department of Mathematics within the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology. He previously held positions as an Associate Professor at Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh) and led an Emmy Noether research group in Hamburg. His research focuses on quantum geometry, combining methods from complex algebraic geometry, representation theory, and number theory to study quantization and dualities in physical systems, particularly via resurgence in topological string theory and mirror symmetry. Alim completed his studies in mathematics and physics at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, École Normale Supérieure (Paris), and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU), where he earned his PhD in 2009 with distinction. He held postdoctoral positions at Harvard University and the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics in Bonn. His teaching includes advanced courses on representation theory, differential topology, complex geometry, and resurgence in mathematical physics at TUM, Heriot-Watt, and Hamburg University. Notable awards include the Emmy Noether Programme (2016) and the Arnold Sommerfeld Doctoral Award (2010). Key research contributions include foundational work on BPS structures, non-perturbative topological strings, and quantum curves. His group collaborates internationally, with affiliations at the Maxwell Institute for Mathematical Sciences in Edinburgh. Current projects explore the interplay between perturbative and non-perturbative structures in quantum field theories and string theory.

• Theoretical Physics
• Particle Physics
• High-Energy Physics
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Nestor Armesto Perez is a Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Department of Particle Physics within the Faculty of Physics. He is a member of the Galician Institute of High Energy Physics (IGFAE) and leads the TEOFPACC research group focusing on Theoretical Physics, Particle Physics, and Astroparticles. His research emphasizes Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD), nuclear parton distribution functions, and high-energy collider physics. He obtained his PhD from the University of Santiago de Compostela in 1995 with a thesis on string interactions in particle models under Dr. Carlos Pajares Vales. His work explores small-x dynamics, gluon saturation, and jet quenching mechanisms in heavy-ion collisions. He actively contributes to designing future collider experiments like the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) and Large Hadron Electron Collider (LHeC), emphasizing precision measurements of parton distributions and medium effects. His recent publications address theoretical frameworks for particle production in proton-nucleus collisions, azimuthal asymmetries, and detector concepts for next-generation facilities. Armesto's research bridges formal theory with experimental validation, with strong emphasis on cold nuclear matter effects, partonic structure extraction, and multi-particle correlations. He collaborates internationally on initiatives like the Future Circular Collider (FCC) and Heavy-Ion Theory programs. No specific awards are listed, though his sustained contributions to high-energy physics are well-recognized in the field.

• Theoretical Physics
• Quantum Theory
• Relativity and Gravitational Theory
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Jose Navarro Salas is a Professor in the Department of Theoretical Physics at the Faculty of Physics, University of Valencia. He is affiliated with the Institute of Corpuscular Physics (IFIC) and leads research in the QBHSC group focused on Quantum Black Holes, Supergravity, and Cosmology. His academic career is deeply rooted in mathematical and theoretical physics, with a PhD from the University of Valencia in 1989. His research interests span Theoretical Physics , Quantum Gravity , Black Hole Physics , Supergravity , Cosmology , and String Theory . His work often bridges quantum field theory in curved spacetime with gravitational phenomena, particularly in low-dimensional models and holography. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on black hole thermodynamics, AdS/CFT correspondence, quantum anomalies, and the role of the Planck scale in gravitational phenomena. His work contributes significantly to understanding Hawking radiation, entropy, and quantum evolution in extremal and near-extremal black holes. He has received no explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided texts, but his extensive publication record in top journals like Nuclear Physics B , Classical and Quantum Gravity , and Physical Review Letters underscores his scholarly impact. Navarro Salas has collaborated with prominent physicists such as Iván Agulló, Alessandro Fabbri, Victor Aldaya, and Leonard Parker. While specific advisees are not listed, his long-standing position and research activity suggest mentorship roles. He has no known part-time appointments and is actively contributing to theoretical physics. He is a member of the QBHSC research group and affiliated with IFIC, a joint center of the University of Valencia and CSIC, indicating strong institutional support for collaborative and interdisciplinary research in fundamental physics.

• String theory
• Quantum field theory
• Black holes
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David Mateos is an ICREA Research Professor at the Department of Quantum Physics and Astrophysics, Faculty of Physics, University of Barcelona, since July 2008. His academic journey includes a PhD in Theoretical Physics from the University of Barcelona (2000) and postdoctoral positions at Cambridge University (UK), Perimeter Institute (Canada), and University of California at Santa Barbara (USA). Research interests: Specializes in string theory , quantum field theory , black holes , gauge theory , and string duality , focusing on theoretical frameworks connecting gravity, quantum mechanics, and high-energy physics. Scientific awards: Recipient of two prestigious European Research Council (ERC) grants— Starting Grant (2012, 1.4M€) Advanced Grant (2024, 2.5M€) —highlighting sustained excellence in theoretical physics research. Current affiliations: Hosted by the University of Barcelona under the ICREA program, with ongoing collaborations in international research networks.

Luis Fernando AldayView profile

Professor

• String Theory
• Supersymmetric Gauge Theories
• Conformal Field Theory
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Luis Fernando Alday is the Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Mathematical Institute within the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division. He is also the Head of the Mathematical Physics Group and a fellow at Wadham College, having joined Oxford in 2010 and moved to Wadham in 2020 after serving as a tutorial fellow at Hertford College. His research centers on the deep interplay between theoretical physics and mathematics, particularly in the domains of String Theory , Supersymmetric Gauge Theories , and Conformal Field Theories . He employs advanced techniques such as the conformal bootstrap , exact computations in supersymmetric theories , and the AdS/CFT duality to uncover universal mathematical structures in quantum field theories. His work often bridges formal theory with computational precision, especially in four-dimensional N=2 theories and gluon scattering amplitudes. The trend in his recent research, as reflected in his publications, emphasizes non-perturbative methods, integrability, and holography, with a strong focus on exact results and dualities in quantum field theory and string theory. Scientific Awards and Recognition: ERC Advanced Grant (2018–2023) ERC Starting Grant (2012–2017) Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award (2012) LMS Whitehead Prize (2013) Prof. Alday has supervised several PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, though specific names are not listed in the source. He has led major research initiatives funded by the European Research Council and contributes significantly to the academic community through lectures, mini-courses, and collaborations worldwide. His teaching includes the Conformal Field Theory module for the MMathPhys course. He is actively involved in the Mathematical Physics Group at Oxford, which conducts cutting-edge research in quantum field theory, string theory, and related mathematical structures. The group fosters collaboration across disciplines and hosts seminars, visitors, and training programs for early-career researchers.

Jeffrey RabinView profile

Professor

• Mathematical Physics
• Mathematics Education
• String Theory
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Jeffrey Rabin is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), specializing in mathematical physics and mathematics education. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Stanford University (1981) and has held postdoctoral positions at Yale University and the University of Chicago before joining UCSD. His research focuses on supermanifolds, supervarieties, and their applications in string theory and supersymmetric systems. He co-founded the Algebraic Thinking Institute (ATI) at UCSD in 1998, an initiative to enhance high school algebra education, and serves on the faculty of the joint Ph.D. program in Mathematics and Science Education (MSED) between UCSD and San Diego State University (SDSU). Rabin has received notable awards for teaching excellence, including the UCSD Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching Award and the Academic Senate Award for Distinguished Teaching. His work bridges advanced mathematical physics with educational innovation, addressing both theoretical frameworks (e.g., super Riemann surfaces) and pedagogical challenges in STEM education. Current teaching includes advanced math courses like Math 31AH (Honors Linear Algebra) and Math 500 (special topics). His publications span mathematical physics, algebraic geometry, and STEM education. Recent work explores interdisciplinary collaboration in STEM teaching and student challenges in proof-based mathematics. Rabin’s contributions to supermanifold theory and mathematics education reflect a dual commitment to theoretical rigor and practical educational impact.

Kurt RohdeView profile

Professor

• Contemporary Classical Music
• Composition
• Music Theory
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Kurt Rohde is a Professor of Music at the University of California, Davis, where he serves as a faculty composer. He is also composer-in-residence with Southwest Chamber Music in Pasadena, California, and has participated in international cultural exchange programs such as the U.S. State Department's Ascending Dragon initiative in Vietnam. University: University of California, Davis School: College of Letters and Science Department: Department of Music Role: Professor of Music, Faculty Composer Residency: Southwest Chamber Music, Pasadena Rohde’s research and creative work centers on contemporary classical composition, with deep engagement in form, repetition, narrative, and interdisciplinary collaboration. His music often draws from poetry and philosophical texts, exploring emotional and structural complexity through innovative orchestration and formal experimentation. He is particularly interested in how repetition can disorient, transform, and create new sonic pathways. His recent works, including seeking all that's still unsung (2024), The Hardest Folksongs Never Written (2023), and circling/revealing (2022), reflect a consistent exploration of fractured forms, recursive structures, and hybrid genres. These compositions span solo, chamber, vocal, and large ensemble formats, often incorporating electronics and text. His work has been commissioned by ensembles like the Lydian Quartet and supported by Chamber Music America and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Commission from Chamber Music America Classical Commissioning Program Funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Rohde actively collaborates with performers and ensembles such as the Grossman Ensemble, Left Coast Chamber Ensemble, and Brooklyn Art Song Society. He mentors emerging musicians and emphasizes inclusivity and belonging in programming. He has no formal PhD or Master’s advisees listed, but his works are frequently performed by dedicated ensembles and soloists. He leads creative projects such as Newtown Odyssey , an open-air opera centered on environmental and social themes.

• Quantum field theory
• Elementary particle physics
• Dynamical symmetry breaking
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Sherwin T. Love is a Professor of Physics at Purdue University, where he has been a faculty member since 1984, progressing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor and finally to Professor in 1991. His academic journey began with undergraduate and master's studies at Drexel University, where he graduated with highest honors in Physics in 1973, followed by a Ph.D. in Physics from Stanford University in 1978. Prior to joining Purdue, he held research associate positions at the University of Washington, Purdue University, Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, and Fermilab. Dr. Love's primary research interests lie in quantum field theory and its applications to elementary particle physics, with a particular focus on dynamical symmetry breaking, supersymmetric field theories, and the renormalization group. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with potential experimental implications, exploring both fundamental aspects of quantum field theory and their applications to phenomena beyond the Standard Model of particle physics. Over his career, he has made significant contributions to understanding symmetry breaking mechanisms, brane world models, holographic theories, and connections between particle physics and cosmology. His extensive publication record, spanning several decades, reveals a consistent focus on theoretical particle physics with evolving interests that have incorporated contemporary developments in the field. Early work concentrated on chiral symmetry breaking and scale invariance in quantum electrodynamics, while more recent publications explore brane world phenomenology, holographic walking technicolor, and connections between the Higgs boson, inflation, and dark matter. His research often involves collaborations with other prominent theoretical physicists, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of modern particle physics research. Fellow, American Physical Society, 1999 DOE Outstanding Junior Investigator, 1985-87 Monbusho (Ministry of Education, Science and Culture) of Japan Visiting Professor, 1990 Throughout his career, Dr. Love has maintained an active research program, securing funding from major agencies including the Department of Energy. His work has influenced both theoretical developments and potential experimental signatures in particle physics. While specific details of his mentoring activities are not provided in the available information, his long-standing position as a professor suggests significant contributions to educating and training the next generation of physicists.

Roman BuniyView profile

Associate Professor

• Quantum Physics
• Theoretical Physics
• Quantum Entanglement
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Roman Buniy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Schmid College of Science and Technology , Chapman University. His research spans quantum mechanics, high-energy physics, and topology, with a focus on superoscillations, entanglement, and knot theory applications. Education : Diploma from Ivan Franko National University of Lviv; PhD from University of Kansas Research interests include: Quantum foundations and superoscillatory phenomena Topological structures in spacetime and QCD Entanglement classification and decoherence Publications highlight interdisciplinary work connecting quantum theory, cosmology, and mathematical physics. Collaborators include T. W. Kephart, S. D. H. Hsu, and international institutions like Politecnico di Milano.

• Music Composition
• Contemporary Music
• Temporality in Music
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Riho Esko Maimets is a part-time Lecturer in Solfeggio and Music Theory at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EAMT), with a permanent appointment since 2014. He is also a doctoral student at EAMT under Kerri Kotta, focusing on temporality in contemporary music from a composer's perspective. Professional Artist Diploma, Curtis Institute of Music (2012–2014) Master of Music, University of Toronto (2010–2012) Bachelor of Music, EAMT (2006–2010) His research and creative work centers on contemporary music composition, exploring temporal structures, sacred themes, and interdisciplinary collaborations with choral, chamber, and orchestral forms. Recent compositions like riburadapidi (2023) and Ecdysis (2022–2023) integrate experimental temporal frameworks with diverse instrumental ensembles. Key trends in his 15 most recent works (2015–2025) include sacred music motifs ( Two Prayers to the Holy Light ), temporal experimentation ( Three Contemplations ), and collaborations with international ensembles such as the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. First Prize, Rudolf Tobias Composition Competition (2024)

Colin RileyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Music Composition
• Contemporary Classical Music
• Improvisation
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Colin Riley is a Senior Lecturer at Brunel University London, affiliated with the Music department under the College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences. He is a composer whose work integrates new technologies, improvisation, song-writing, and large-scale classical forms, creating genre-defying music performed by leading UK ensembles like the BBC Symphony Orchestra and London Sinfonietta. His research interests focus on blending diverse stylistic approaches, with recent compositions including the concerto Warp and Weft , collaborative work In Place , and the percussion piece Rock Paper Scissors . Riley also runs the independent label Squeaky Kate, releasing his own and associated artists' works, and is active in mentoring through the Adopt A Composer Scheme. His recent articles span compositions from 2013 to 2024, covering choral cycles like It Speaks Without Answer , orchestral works like Earth Voices , and experimental chamber pieces. These works often involve commissions from organizations such as the Arts Council of England, Wellcome Foundation, and international ensembles. Riley's teaching emphasizes composition mentorship, and he leads his ensembles Homemade Orchestra and MooV. He has collaborated with artists like Bill Bruford and Michael Rosen, and his works have been performed at venues including the Purcell Room and Queen Elizabeth Hall.

• Algebraic Topology
• Category Theory
• Homotopy Theory
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Marcy Robertson is an Associate Professor (Reader) in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Melbourne. Her work focuses on algebraic topology and homotopical algebraic structures, particularly infinity operads, properads, and props. She completed her PhD at the University of Illinois-Chicago in 2010 under Brooke Shipley and held postdoctoral positions at UCLA and under J.F. Jardine and Benoit Fresse before joining Melbourne in 2015. Her research explores models for infinity operads, their applications in low-dimensional topology and geometry, and connections to quantum algebra and category theory. She currently receives funding through an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship (2021-2025) to develop the theory of infinity modular and cyclic operads and study variations of Teichmüller space. Selected publications highlight trends in Kashiwara-Vergne theory , Grothendieck-Teichmüller groups , modular operads , and wheeled properads . These works intersect algebraic topology, category theory, and quantum algebra. Scientific Awards Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship (FT210100256, 2021-2025) Marcy organizes the Topology Seminar with Diarmuid Crowley and serves as Deputy Head of School for the School of Mathematics and Statistics. She is also Chair of the AustMS EDI committee and a member of the MATRIX Scientific Committee, supporting mathematical workshops and community engagement.