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Pau FiguerasView profile

Professor

• General Relativity
• Black Holes
• Numerical Relativity
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Prof Pau Figueras is a Professor of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at Queen Mary University of London, leading the Centre for Geometry, Analysis and Gravitation. His research focuses on General Relativity, Black Holes, Numerical Relativity, and Gravitational Waves, with applications to string theory and holography. He has secured significant grants, including a Royal Society University Research Fellowship and EU Horizon 2020 funding. Research interests include studying black holes in higher dimensions and asymptotically anti-de Sitter spacetimes, employing mathematical techniques and numerical methods. Notable achievements include advancements in modified gravity simulations and gravitational wave modeling. His work spans collaborations on LISA mission prospects and interdisciplinary studies on pandemic impacts. Grants: £1.6M STFC grant for astrophysics research, £179K EU Horizon 2020 for neutron star studies, and £430K Royal Society URF renewal. Awards: Royal Society Fellowships and grants recognizing contributions to numerical relativity and fundamental physics. His research group includes Dr Aron Kovács and leverages tools like GRChombo for simulations. Recent articles address relativistic Navier-Stokes dynamics, scalar-Gauss-Bonnet gravity tests, and cosmic censorship in higher dimensions.

Ulf LindströmView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Physics
• Gravity Theory
• Supersymmetry
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Ulf Lindström is a Professor at Uppsala University, affiliated with both the Department of Mathematics (Centre for Geometry and Physics) and the Department of Physics and Astronomy (Theoretical Physics). His research focuses on advanced theoretical physics including duality, supergravity, projective superspace, complex geometry, and D-branes. Research Interests: Duality and supergravity in theoretical physics Complex geometry and projective superspace methodologies Gravity theories and tensor-based models in quantum frameworks His publications predominantly explore gravity theories, gauge symmetries, and field equations, with consistent contributions to quantum gravity and tensor analysis. Scientific Awards: No major awards documented. Academic Contributions: Extensive work in advancing theoretical physics through peer-reviewed publications and collaborations with international researchers.

Joseph A. MinahanView profile

Professor

• String Theory
• Quantum Field Theory
• AdS/CFT Duality
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Joseph A. Minahan is a Professor at Uppsala University, affiliated with both the Department of Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. His research focuses on string theory, quantum field theory, and the AdS/CFT duality, particularly through integrability and supersymmetric localization techniques. His recent publications explore topics such as Hagedorn temperatures in quantum field theories, supersymmetry enhancement in three dimensions, and gauge theories on spheres with negative couplings. These works leverage integrability and localization to derive exact results for supersymmetric models in higher dimensions. Minahan’s career spans collaborative studies on quantum gravity, holography, and extended supersymmetry. He has contributed to foundational studies in AdS/CFT integrability and Chern-Simons theories, though no scientific awards or student advisement details are mentioned in the provided text. Contact details include his email joseph.minahan@physics.uu.se and mobile number +46 72 999 90 25 .

Arttu RajantieView profile

Professor

• Quantum Physics
• Particle Physics
• Cosmology
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Professor Arttu Rajantie is a Professor of Theoretical Physics at Imperial College London's Department of Physics in the Faculty of Natural Sciences. He serves as Admissions Tutor for Physics undergraduate programmes and joined Imperial College in 2005 after postdoctoral positions at Sussex and Cambridge. His research focuses on quantum field theory applications in cosmology and particle physics. Research interests include quantum field theory, cosmology, particle physics, and magnetic monopole detection through the MoEDAL experiment at CERN's LHC. Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on quantum phenomena in curved spacetime, inflationary cosmology, and experimental searches for exotic particles. Educational background includes a PhD from University of Helsinki, Finland. Current work involves theoretical modeling of cosmic inflation mechanisms and experimental particle detection techniques for beyond-Standard Model physics.

Akikazu HashimotoView profile

Professor

• String Theory
• Gauge/Gravity Correspondence
• Supergravity
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Akikazu Hashimoto is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research focuses on string theory, gauge/gravity correspondence, supergravity, and related areas such as non-commutative geometry and integrable systems. He has contributed extensively to understanding T T̄ deformations, holographic CFTs, and gravitational duals of field theories. Hashimoto has collaborated with leading researchers including Amit Giveon, David Kutasov, and Igor R. Klebanov. His work often explores the interplay between string theory and quantum field theory, with notable studies on folded strings, thermal partition functions in deformed spacetimes, and entanglement entropy in holographic systems. His recent publications (2022–2024) emphasize deformations of AdS/CFT setups and their implications for thermodynamic properties and correlator structures. While no specific grants or awards are listed in the provided texts, his active publication record indicates sustained research engagement. His work is affiliated with institutions like the Santa Barbara Kavli Institute and Princeton University. No lab teams or specific advising roles are explicitly mentioned, though his collaborations suggest a vibrant research network.

Shamit KachruView profile

Professor

• String Theory
• Quantum Field Theory
• Particle Physics
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Shamit Kachru is a Professor of Physics and the Wells Family Director of the Stanford Institute for Theoretical Physics at Stanford University. He previously served as Chair of the Physics Department from 2018 to 2021. His research focuses on string theory, quantum field theory, and their applications to particle physics, cosmology, and condensed matter systems. Education: A.B. in Physics from Harvard University Ph.D. in Physics from Princeton University Research Interests: String theory compactifications and dualities Quantum field theory applications, including non-Fermi liquids and holography Black hole physics and moonshine mathematics Geometric structures like Calabi-Yau manifolds and K3 surfaces His work bridges foundational string theory with practical models for dark energy, cosmic inflation, and quantum critical phenomena. Recent Articles Highlight Trends: Advances in holographic non-Fermi liquid models (2023) Exploration of de Sitter vacua in string theory (2021–2020) Interdisciplinary studies linking black holes to number theory (2020) Awards: No information provided in the text. Advising/Grants: No specific student names or grant details provided. Labs/Teams: Leads the Stanford Institute for Theoretical Physics, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations in theoretical physics.

• Theoretical Physics
• Elementary Particle Physics
• Cosmology
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Renata Kallosh is a Full Professor in the Department of Physics at Stanford University, specializing in Theoretical Physics and Elementary Particle Physics. Her research explores cosmology, supergravity, and string theory, with significant contributions to inflationary models and quantum gravity. Her investigations span string cosmology, dark energy mechanisms, and supersymmetric field theories, often developing novel mathematical frameworks for quantum gravitational phenomena. She was honored with the Humboldt Research Award in 2005 for her pioneering work in theoretical physics.

• Theoretical Physics
• Cosmology
• Inflationary Theory
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Andrei Linde is a Full Professor in the Department of Physics at Stanford University, specializing in Theoretical Physics, Elementary Particle Physics, and Astrophysics. His groundbreaking contributions to inflationary cosmology include the development of chaotic inflation and eternal inflation theories. His current research explores string theory landscapes, dark energy models, and cosmological attractors, integrating quantum gravity with observational cosmology. He maintains active collaborations through his Humboldt Research Award affiliation. Recent publications focus on modular cosmology, primordial black holes, and gravitational wave signatures from early universe physics.

Brett ParkerView profile

Research Fellow

• Mathematical Physics
• Differential Geometry and Topology
• Symplectic Topology
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Dr. Brett Parker is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Mathematical Sciences Institute of The Australian National University. His research focuses on mathematical physics, differential geometry, topology, and symplectic topology, with a particular emphasis on tropical geometry and exploded manifolds. Parker earned his PhD from Stanford University and has contributed significantly to the formulation of Gromov-Witten invariants using tropical geometry techniques. His work bridges algebraic geometry and symplectic topology by studying degenerations of holomorphic curves into tropical curves. Key contributions include the development of exploded manifolds as a foundational framework for analyzing these degenerations. Recent research explores enumerative geometry in blowups of complex projective spaces and tropical correspondence theorems in three dimensions. Parker has published extensively since 2005, with notable articles on tropical gluing formulae, compactness theorems for holomorphic curves, and De Rham theory in exploded manifolds. His publications reflect a deep integration of algebraic, geometric, and topological methods to advance our understanding of symplectic structures and enumerative invariants. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his work has been cited over 73 times, highlighting its impact in the field. He is registered to supervise research students and collaborates internationally on projects involving log geometry and tropical geometry applications. His research is grounded in foundational work on exploded manifolds, which provide a novel categorical framework for tackling complex geometric problems.

Lance DixonView profile

Professor

• Particle Physics
• Quantum Field Theory
• Gravity
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Lance Dixon is the Professor of Particle Physics and Astrophysics at Stanford University. His research focuses on novel descriptions of relativistic particle scattering and applications to problems in precision QCD, quantum gravity, and gravitational radiation. He investigates scattering in theoretical models like N=4 super-Yang-Mills theory and studies ultraviolet structure in quantum gravity. His research spans several interconnected domains: particle physics phenomenology, quantum field theory, gravity, and scattering amplitudes. Recent work explores integrable structures in gauge theories, high-precision calculations in QCD, and connections between quantum gravity and conformal field theory. Prof. Dixon's publications demonstrate consistent focus on fundamental aspects of quantum field theory and gravity. His work combines theoretical innovation with computational techniques to advance understanding of scattering processes across energy scales.

Rebecca FieldView profile

Associate Professor

• Algebraic Topology
• Algebraic Geometry
• String Theory
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Rebecca Field is an Associate Professor of Pure Mathematics at the Department of Mathematics & Statistics, James Madison University since 2008. She holds a PhD (2000) and MS (1995) from the University of Chicago, and a BA (1994) in Mathematics and Studio Art from Bowdoin College. Her research focuses on algebraic topology and geometry, particularly interactions between algebraic groups and varieties. Notable projects include studies on classifying spaces of reductive groups, cohomology theories, and collaborations on string theory with Bryce Weaver and Ilarion Melnikov. She also explores applied mathematics in 3D printing, fabric design, and historical armor. Her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, combining mathematical rigor with artistic expression. Education: PhD in Mathematics, University of Chicago, 2000 MS in Mathematics, University of Chicago, 1995 BA in Mathematics and Studio Art, Bowdoin College, 1994 Research Interests: Algebraic topology, algebraic geometry, string theory, equivariant geometry, hash algorithms, and mathematical art. Recent projects include hyperbolic space modeling in clothing design and geometric analyses of singular spaces in physics.

• Cosmology
• High Energy Astrophysics
• Particle Physics Theory
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Clifford Burgess is a Professor of Physics & Astronomy at McMaster University and an Associate Faculty Member at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. He previously held a position at McGill University as James McGill Professor. His research spans cosmology, particle physics, string theory, and effective field theories. Education: B.Sc. in Physics and Applied Math (University of Waterloo, co-op program), Ph.D. in Theoretical Particle Physics (University of Texas at Austin, supervised by Steven Weinberg). Postdoctoral work at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. Research interests include cosmology (inflationary models, dark energy), high energy astrophysics, particle physics theory, string theory, and effective field theories applied to cosmology and quantum gravity. Notable contributions include brane-world scenarios, modulus stabilization, and the cosmological constant problem. Awards: Killam Fellow (2005–2007), Royal Society of Canada Fellow (2008), CAP-CRM Prize (2010), Buchalter Cosmology Prize (2016, 2017). Authored textbooks: *The Standard Model: A Primer* and *Introduction to Effective Field Theory* (winner of 2021 American Publishers Association award). Advising and grants: Supervised numerous students and collaborators, with over 122 scholarly activities in the past decade. Research supported through grants and sabbaticals at IAS, University of Neuchâtel, and CERN. Labs/Teams: Active in Perimeter Institute research groups, contributing to interdisciplinary collaborations in quantum gravity and cosmology.

• 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.

Robbert DijkgraafView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Physics
• Mathematical Physics
• String Theory
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Robbert Dijkgraaf is a Dutch mathematical physicist and former Director of the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in Princeton, serving from 2012 to 2022. He holds the title of Leon Levy Professor at the IAS and is a Distinguished University Professor of Mathematical Physics at the University of Amsterdam. His academic career includes roles such as Research Associate at Princeton University (1989–1991) and Professor at the University of Amsterdam (1992–2004). **Education:** He earned a B.Sc. (1982), M.Sc. (1986), and Ph.D. (1989) in theoretical physics from Utrecht University. **Research Interests:** Focus on string theory, quantum field theory, and the interface between mathematics and particle physics. He has contributed to matrix models, topological string theory, and black hole entropy. A passionate advocate for science communication, he writes a monthly column in NRC Handelsblad and launched the educational website Proefjes.nl . **Awards & Honors:** Recipient of the Spinoza Prize (2003), Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion (2012), and honorary doctorates from Leiden University, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, and Radboud University Nijmegen. He is a member of prestigious academies, including the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. **Public Engagement:** Served as Minister of Education, Culture, and Science of the Netherlands (2022–present). Authored The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge (2017), co-authored with Abraham Flexner, emphasizing the value of basic research. Active in policy roles, including past leadership of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences and the InterAcademy Council. **Key Contributions:** Advocated for open science, climate policy, and international academic collaboration. His work bridges theoretical physics with public discourse, emphasizing science’s societal role.

Nicholas DoreyView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Physics
• High Energy Physics
• String Theory
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Professor Nicholas Dorey is a faculty member at the University of Cambridge's Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP), where he holds the position of Professor of Theoretical Physics since 2007. Previously, he served as a Reader (2005-2007) and Lecturer (2004-2005) at DAMTP. His research focuses on gauge field theories and string theory, with particular emphasis on supersymmetric gauge theories, duality properties, and integrability in the context of the AdS/CFT correspondence. He has held a PPARC/STFC Senior Research Fellowship (2004-2007) and was a University Reader at Swansea University's Physics Department (1998-2004). His research interests include the interplay between gauge theories and string theory, exploring topics such as magnon bound states, integrable systems, and the emergence of integrability in AdS/CFT. His work has contributed to understanding dualities and non-perturbative phenomena in quantum field theories. Notable publications include studies on magnon S-matrix singularities, dyonic giant magnons, and the S-duality of Leigh-Strassler deformations. His recent work delves into the geometry of vortex moduli spaces, quantum Hall effects, and matrix models in quiver gauge theories. He collaborates with leading researchers in high energy physics and theoretical physics. Prof. Dorey’s research has been supported by grants from STFC and other funding bodies, though specific grant details are not provided here. He advises students within the DAMTP High Energy Physics group and actively contributes to the theoretical physics community through publications and collaborations.