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• Probability Theory
• Mathematical Physics
• Random Matrices
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Antoine Dahlqvist is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Sussex, affiliated with the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. His research focuses on probability theory, mathematical physics, and their intersections with random matrices, free probability, and stochastic analysis. He holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0002-8095-7843) and maintains an academic webpage at http://users.sussex.ac.uk/~and22/. His research interests include advanced topics such as Yang-Mills measure, random matrix theory, combinatorial probability, and representation theory. He has been awarded grants such as the 'Randomness, Symmetry and Free Probability' grant from the London Mathematical Society (2019). Teaching responsibilities include courses like Advanced Partial Differential Equations (2022) and Random Processes (2019-2024), reflecting his expertise in mathematical analysis and stochastic processes. His work often bridges pure mathematics and theoretical physics, with applications to statistical mechanics and quantum field theory.

Martina NibbiView profile

Researcher

• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Algorithms
• Quantum Simulation
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Martina Nibbi is a Researcher and PhD candidate at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) within the TUM School of CIT , Department of Computer Science. Her work focuses on quantum algorithms, quantum chemistry, and quantum simulation of fermionic systems. She holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Physics from Università degli Studi di Milano (2016–2022) and has conducted a visiting research stint at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Spring 2025. Research Interests: Martina’s research explores quantum computing applications in chemistry and physics, including block encoding techniques for matrix product operators, tensor networks, and multiwavelet-based methods. She investigates computational methods to optimize wavefunctions and simulate fermionic systems at the complete basis set limit. Teaching: She contributes to courses such as Informatics for Engineering (C programming) and Advanced Concepts of Quantum Computing , spanning both lectures and seminars. Publications: Her recent work includes advancements in quantum algorithm design and computational methods, such as optimizing wavefunctions using multiwavelets and DMRG, and developing block encoding frameworks for matrix product operators. Supervised Work: Cecilie Priller (B.Sc. 2024): Computational complexity analysis of linear combination of unitaries block encoding Robert-Mihai Budai (M.Sc. 2024): Quantum algorithms using Lindbladian dissipation Defne Tolun (B.Sc. 2025): Complexity analysis of linear combination of unitaries in quantum chemistry

Laurent FreidelView profile

Research Professor

• Quantum Gravity
• Mathematical Physics
• Theoretical Physics
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Laurent Freidel is a Research Professor at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, where he became tenured in 2006 and served as Faculty Chair (2021–2023). He holds adjunct roles at the University of Waterloo and ENS-Lyon. His research focuses on quantum gravity, mathematical physics, and related areas like spin foam models, local holography, and celestial holography. Freidel has authored over 140 publications, many foundational to new research directions in quantum gravity. Key contributions include work on corner symmetries, UV/IR mixing, and gravitational edge modes. Education: PhD in Physics from École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (1994). Postdoctoral positions included Penn State University (1997–1999) and CNRS (France, 1994–2006). Research interests span integrable systems, topological field theories, and quantum chromodynamics. Recent efforts include developing local holography—a framework leveraging corner symmetries to access non-perturbative quantum gravity data—and advancing celestial holography through discrete basis methods. Major awards include the Kavli Fellowship, Gravity Essay Prizes (2011 & 2021), and ACI-Blanche grants. He leads the Simons Collaboration on Celestial Holography and holds grants from NSERC, the Heising-Simons Foundation, and the Templeton Foundation. Advising: Mentored numerous graduate students and postdocs; currently not accepting new PhD students. Active in organizing international conferences on quantum gravity and mathematics. Labs/Teams: Principal investigator in major collaborations like QuRIOS (Quantum Gravity Observational Signatures) and QISS (Quantum Information Structure of Spacetime). Co-leads projects on gravitational entropy and vacuum energy density.

Raimar WulkenhaarView profile

Professor

• Non-perturbative quantum field theory
• Noncommutative geometry
• Renormalisation group
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Prof. Dr. Raimar Wulkenhaar is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Münster's Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, affiliated with the Mathematical Institute. He is an investigator in the Mathematics Münster cluster and a member of CRC 1442 Geometry: Deformations and Rigidity. His research focuses on operator algebras and mathematical physics, particularly non-perturbative quantum field theories, noncommutative geometries, and renormalization. Wulkenhaar's work bridges abstract algebraic structures with physical models, such as matrix models and tensor field theories. He holds a leadership role in interdisciplinary projects, including the CRC 1442's D03 project on integrability and the Mathematics Münster focus areas T2 (moduli spaces) and T7 (field theory and randomness). His research emphasizes noncommutative quantum field theories, where he explores exact solutions and topological recursion techniques. Key collaborations include work on Kontsevich models, Calogero-Moser systems, and renormalization group methods. Recent publications highlight advancements in blobbed topological recursion, integrable systems, and stochastic quantization. Wulkenhaar frequently publishes in top journals like Communications in Mathematical Physics and Journal of Geometry and Physics . His work often intersects with algebraic geometry, combinatorics, and stochastic processes, reflecting a broad yet deep engagement with mathematical physics. He has contributed to foundational texts, including a chapter in Advances in Noncommutative Geometry , and has advised numerous collaborative research initiatives. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his prolific output and project leadership underscore his scholarly impact.

• Tensor/Group field theory
• Renormalization
• Quantum Gravity
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Dr. Johannes Thürigen is a researcher in the stochastic analysis group at the University of Münster, affiliated with the Institute for Analysis and Numerical Analysis. His work focuses on applying renormalization group techniques from quantum field theory to stochastic partial differential equations (SPDEs), with prior contributions to combinatorially non-local quantum field theories and their applications in random geometry and quantum gravity. Research Interests include Tensor/Group field theory, Renormalization via Hopf algebras, and Quantum Gravity. His work bridges mathematical physics and stochastic analysis, emphasizing phase transitions, fixed points, and non-local field theories. Recent Talks: Tensor combinatorics in renormalization group (Mainz) Anisotropic Fixed Points in Tensorial Phase Space (Jena) 4D Geometry from Non-local Field Theory (Nijmegen) Publications span journals like Physics Letters B , Journal of High Energy Physics , and Physical Review Letters , addressing topics from melonic interactions to spectral dimensions in spin foam models. He leads a DFG-funded project on renormalization structures and collaborates with international groups in quantum gravity research.

• Quantum Computing
• Machine Learning
• Theoretical Physics
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Dr. Tsuyoshi Okubo is a Researcher at the Department of Physics, College of Science, University of Tokyo. His work focuses on quantum computing and theoretical physics applications. Research Interests: Quantum algorithms and computer architectures Tensor network methods for quantum field theory Quantum-enhanced ground state preparation Statistical mechanics in neural networks Prominent Research Trends: Recent publications highlight his work across four key areas: Developing quantum computer architectures with separated memory and processing units Applying tensor renormalization group techniques to lattice QCD simulations Advancing non-variational quantum algorithms for physical systems Exploring absorbing phase transitions in deep learning contexts

Leo RadzihovskyView profile

Professor

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Matter
• Soft Matter Physics
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Leo Radzihovsky is a Professor of Distinction in the Department of Physics at the University of Colorado Boulder, specializing in theoretical condensed matter physics. His research spans classical and quantum systems, including liquid crystals, superconductors, topological states, and quantum Hall effects, with a focus on universal collective behavior arising from strong interactions and fluctuations. Education: B.S./M.S. in Physics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1988), M.S./Ph.D. from Harvard University (1989/1993). Postdoctoral work at the University of Chicago (1993–1995) before joining CU Boulder in 1995. Research Interests: Degenerate atomic gases, superconductivity, quantum Hall systems, liquid crystals, and disordered systems. His work integrates field theory and renormalization group methods to study phase transitions and critical phenomena. Notable contributions include fracton phases, BKT transitions in super-Coulombic plasmas, and ferroelectric nematic phases. Publications: Over 140 papers in leading journals, with recent works focusing on fracton matter, quantum fluids, and topological phases, reflecting his exploration of novel states of matter and their universal properties. Awards: LeRoy Apker Award (1988), Sloan and Packard Fellowships, Simons Investigator (2014), and Fellow of the American Physical Society. He also co-founded the Boulder School for Condensed Matter and Materials Physics. Grants/Leadership: NSF CAREER Award, Simons Foundation support, and leadership roles in the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics. His research bridges classical 'soft' and quantum 'hard' condensed matter systems, emphasizing universality across scales. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, including with experimental groups (e.g., Joseph Maclennan and Noel Clark on liquid crystals), and theoretical initiatives like the fracton-Elasticity duality framework.

Umesh VaziraniView profile

Professor

• Quantum Computing
• Algorithms
• Complexity Theory
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Umesh Vazirani is the Roger A. Strauch Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) at the University of California, Berkeley, and co-director of the Berkeley Quantum Computation Center (BQIC). His primary research focuses on quantum computing, algorithms, and complexity theory, with significant contributions to quantum cryptography, graph partitioning, and computational learning theory. Education: 1986 - Ph.D. in Computer Science, UC Berkeley 1981 - B.S., MIT Research Interests: Quantum computing foundations and applications, quantum algorithms development, complexity theory, cryptographic protocols, error-correcting codes, graph theory, and quantum information science. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical quantum implementations. Publications Focus: Vazirani's recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on quantum supremacy, quantum cryptography, area laws in quantum systems, and quantum complexity theory. His work frequently addresses fundamental questions in quantum information processing and computational complexity. Awards and Honors: ACM SIGECOM Test of Time Award (2024) STOC Test of Time Award (2023) National Academy of Sciences Member (2018) Delbert Ray Fulkerson Prize (2012) ACM Fellow (2005) NSF Presidential Young Investigator (1987) Student Advising: Has supervised numerous PhD students including Scott Aaronson (MIT), Sanjeev Arora (Princeton), Madhu Sudan (Harvard), Thomas Vidick (Caltech), Urmila Mahadev, and current students Jonah Sherman and Guoming Wang. Leadership: Directs the Berkeley Quantum Computation Center (BQIC) and collaborates with the Simons Institute for the Theory of Computing. Regularly teaches graduate courses on quantum computing and algorithms.

• Gravitational Waves
• General Relativity
• Compact Binaries
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Dr. Jan Steinhoff is a Group Leader leading the research group Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam. He holds a diploma in Physics (2006) and PhD (2010) from Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, with doctoral research on canonical formulations of spin in general relativity under Prof. Gerhard Schäfer. Following postdoctoral positions at Instituto Superior Técnico (Lisbon) and AEI, he established his independent research group in 2019. His primary research focuses on analytical predictions for compact binary dynamics and gravitational wave emissions. Key areas include: Spin-induced spacetime twisting and orbital precession effects Tidal deformation and oscillation modes in neutron stars Deviations from Einstein's gravity in gravitational wave signatures Effective field theory frameworks for binary systems Waveform modeling (especially effective-one-body approaches) Steinhoff's publications demonstrate consistent focus on analytical relativity methods applied to gravitational wave astrophysics. Recent work emphasizes: Tidal interactions in neutron stars within modified gravity theories High-precision post-Newtonian calculations Waveform development for next-generation detectors Tests of general relativity using LIGO-Virgo observations He leads the AEI's efforts in developing perturbative solutions to gravitational two-body problems, leveraging synergies with high-energy physics techniques including scattering amplitudes and effective field theories.

Jim HalversonView profile

Associate Professor

• String Theory
• Particle Physics
• Cosmology
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Jim Halverson is an Associate Professor of Physics at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. His research bridges string theory , particle physics , cosmology , mathematical geometry , and deep learning . He serves as a co-PI and Board Member of the NSF AI Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions (IAIFI) and co-organizes Physics ∩ ML . Halverson holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Pennsylvania (2012) and completed postdoctoral work at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (2012-2015). His research focuses on the string landscape and its implications for physics beyond the Standard Model, particularly through the lens of extra-dimensional geometries . He has pioneered the integration of deep learning into theoretical physics, applying it to problems in quantum field theory , knot theory , and cosmological model inference . Halverson has organized numerous workshops, including String Phenomenology and IAIFI Summer Schools , and serves on the editorial board of Machine Learning: Science and Technology . Halverson’s recent publications highlight neural network applications to conformal symmetry , Kolmogorov-Arnold networks , and geometric problems in string theory . His work intersects physics , mathematics , and machine learning to explore fundamental questions in cosmology and quantum gravity. He has received the NSF CAREER Grant and DOE Graduate Fellowship , underscoring his contributions to both research and education. Halverson teaches graduate courses in quantum mechanics and quantum field theory at Northeastern University.

Richard WoodardView profile

Professor

• Quantum Gravity
• Inflationary Cosmology
• Particle Physics
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Richard Woodard is Professor of Physics at the University of Florida's Institute for Fundamental Theory, researching quantum gravity, inflationary cosmology, and quantum field theory. His recent publications address infrared effects in quantum gravity, resummation techniques for inflationary perturbations, and gauge-independent gravitational logarithms. Work focuses on resolving inconsistencies in semiclassical gravity through nonlocal modifications and renormalization approaches. Current investigations explore gravitational corrections to electromagnetism and cosmological implications of graviton loops.

• Quantum information
• Quantum computation
• Tensor networks
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Frank Verstraete is a Senior full professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Ghent University's Faculty of Sciences. His research focuses on quantum many-body physics, quantum information theory, and computational physics, with particular emphasis on tensor network methods and their applications to complex quantum systems. Verstraete's research interests span quantum information, quantum computation, tensor networks, matrix product states, quantum many-body systems, quantum entanglement, and statistical mechanics. His work bridges theoretical physics with practical computational methods, developing novel approaches to simulate and understand quantum systems that were previously intractable. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of topological phases of matter, quantum phase transitions, and the mathematical structures underlying quantum entanglement. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on advancing tensor network methodologies, exploring fermionic systems, investigating topological phases, and connecting quantum information theory with condensed matter physics. The work shows consistent progression in handling increasingly complex quantum systems while maintaining computational efficiency. His research often involves collaborations with both theoretical and computational physicists across multiple institutions. Verstraete has supervised numerous PhD students who have gone on to make significant contributions in the field, including Lukas Devos, Laurens Lootens, Maarten Van Damme, Robijn Vanhove, Bram Vanhecke, Alexis Schotte, Klaas Gunst, and Matthias Bal. His research is supported by projects such as ERQUAF (Entanglement and Renormalisation for Quantum Fields) and QUTE (Quantum tensor networks and entanglement).

Michael LevinView profile

Professor

• Quantum Condensed Matter Physics
• Topological Phases of Matter
• Quantum Information Theory
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Michael Levin is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Chicago, affiliated with the James Franck Institute and the College. His research focuses on quantum condensed matter physics, particularly topological phases of matter and the intersection of quantum information theory with condensed matter systems. He explores topics such as topological insulators, symmetry-protected phases, and efficient classical simulation of quantum many-body systems. His work addresses fundamental questions about entanglement, topological order, and classification of gapped quantum phases. Notable contributions include studies on protected edge modes, braiding statistics in topological phases, and tensor renormalization group methods for lattice models. Levin has received the Simons Foundation Award (2019) alongside Professor Son. His research group is part of the James Franck Institute, a leading interdisciplinary research unit at the University of Chicago.

René MeyerView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Quantum Field Theory
• String Theory
• AdS/CFT Correspondence
• +5 more

René Meyer is a Senior Lecturer and researcher at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (Germany) in the Department of Theoretical Physics III, where he has been employed since October 2016. His research focuses on quantum gravity, quantum field theory, and applications of AdS/CFT correspondence to condensed matter systems. Meyer earned his PhD summa cum laude from Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich (2009) and holds a Diplom (M.Sc. equivalent) from Leipzig University (2006). His research bridges high-energy physics and condensed matter theory, with expertise in: Holographic dualities and AdS/CFT applications Non-equilibrium quantum systems and hydrodynamics Topological materials and anomaly phenomena Quantum entanglement and information theory String theory and quantum gravity formulations Recent publication trends show strong emphasis on holographic entanglement, quantum anomalies in topological systems, and connections between gravitational theories and condensed matter phenomena. His work frequently employs advanced mathematical methods from conformal field theory and geometric approaches. Awards and honors include: Alexander von Humboldt Feodor Lynen Postdoctoral Fellowship (2015-2016) PhD summa cum laude recognition (2009) Max-Planck Society PhD Fellowship (2006-2009) Multiple scholarships from the German National Academic Foundation Meyer leads research in quantum gravity and field theory at Würzburg's Theoretical Physics III group, collaborating with international teams at Stony Brook University, University of Tokyo, and Crete Center for Theoretical Physics. His group investigates emergent spacetime geometry from quantum information patterns.

• Quantum Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Mathematics
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Michael F. Herbst is a tenure-track Assistant Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) with joint appointments in Mathematics and Materials Science. He leads the Mathematics for Materials Modelling (MatMat) research group, focusing on algorithm development for quantum-chemical simulations of solids and error control in computational modeling. His work bridges mathematics, solid-state physics, and computer science through interdisciplinary research. His research interests include: Density-functional theory (DFT) and Kohn-Sham equations Error propagation in materials property predictions High-throughput screening algorithms Julia programming for scientific computing Tensor networks and reduced basis modeling Self-consistent field convergence methods Recent publications highlight his contributions to: Efficient response property calculations in DFT Rotationally equivariant machine learning operators GPU-accelerated electronic structure methods Polarizable continuum solvation models Robust black-box quantum chemistry algorithms Open-source software development Teaching activities span mathematics, computer science, and chemistry curricula, including interdisciplinary workshops on electronic structure numerics and Julia programming for materials science. He has mentored PhD students Bruno Ploumhans and Niklas Frederik Schmitz.