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Alexander TichaiView profile

Research Professor

• Nuclear Physics
• Many-Body Theory
• Theoretical Physics
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Alexander Tichai is an ERC Group Leader at the Technical University of Darmstadt's Institute of Nuclear Physics, leading the DeformedNuclei research group. His academic journey includes a PhD in Physics (2017) and dual bachelor's and master's degrees in Physics and Mathematics from TU Darmstadt. Prior to his current role, he held postdoctoral positions at CEA Saclay/Université Paris-Saclay (2018-2019) and TU Darmstadt (2019-2025). His research focuses on nuclear many-body theory , including open-shell nuclei, symmetry-broken correlation expansions, and tensor factorization techniques. He specializes in ab initio methods for nuclear structure and dynamics, with applications to neutron stars, neutrinos, and dark matter. Key techniques include coupled-cluster theory, Bogoliubov perturbation methods, and low-rank matrix decompositions. His work bridges theoretical physics and computational science, addressing challenges in heavy-nuclei simulations and precision nuclear modeling. Collaborations include the EUSTRONG and ChiralEFT4DM projects, supported by ERC funding. Tichai’s research also explores interdisciplinary applications like eigenvector continuation and quantum information entropy. He advises the DeformedNuclei research group at TU Darmstadt and contributes to the STRONGINT initiative. His publications emphasize computational advancements for nuclear many-body problems, including data compression and numerical stability in large-scale simulations.

Daniel ParkerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Materials
• Topological Insulators
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Daniel Parker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). His research focuses on theoretical and computational condensed matter physics, with an emphasis on quantum materials, topological phases, and strongly correlated electron systems. His work explores phenomena such as anomalous Hall effects, fractional Chern insulators, and moiré physics in layered materials like graphene. He employs advanced computational tools, including tensor networks and density matrix renormalization group (DMRG) methods, to study electronic structures and phase transitions. His recent contributions include studies on zero-field quantum Hall states, vortexable bands, and superconductivity in topological lattices. Dr. Parker’s research bridges theoretical frameworks with cutting-edge experimental observations in moiré materials, aiming to uncover new quantum states and their applications. He collaborates on developing computational frameworks like Tensor Network Python (TeNPy) to simulate complex quantum systems. His studies often address fundamental questions in topological matter, quantum transport, and symmetry-breaking phases in low-dimensional systems.

David PolandView profile

Associate Professor

• Particle Physics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Physics
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David Poland is an Associate Professor of Physics and Director of Undergraduate Studies at Yale University. He holds a B.S. from MIT (2004) and a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley (2008). His research focuses on developing nonperturbative methods in quantum field theory, particularly the conformal bootstrap approach to study critical phenomena, particle physics, and quantum gravity. He has held visiting positions at the Institute for Advanced Study and Caltech. His work has received recognition through awards including the NSF CAREER Award (2014) and the Arthur Greer Memorial Prize (2017). Research interests include conformal field theories (CFTs), bootstrap techniques, and their applications to condensed matter systems and beyond the Standard Model physics. He has contributed to precise predictions of critical exponents and the exploration of CFT landscapes using bootstrap constraints. His group develops numerical tools like the blocks_3d software for 3D conformal block calculations. Scholarly contributions span over 50 publications, including foundational work on the 3D Ising model and O(N) archipelago. He co-led the Simons Collaboration on the Nonperturbative Bootstrap (2016), advancing bootstrap methodologies. His advising and grants highlight collaborations in theoretical physics and computational frameworks.

Robert D. MawhinneyView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Particle Physics
• Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
• Quark Interactions
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Robert D. Mawhinney is a Professor of Physics and Dean of Science in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University. He is affiliated with the Computing Systems for Data-Driven Science Committee and specializes in theoretical particle physics with a focus on Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD). He received his B.S. in Physics from the University of South Florida (1980) and his Ph.D. in Physics from Harvard University (1987). His research explores the non-linear dynamics of quarks and QCD, requiring advanced computational methods. He co-designed the QCDSP supercomputer (1 TFlop/s), which won the 1998 Gordon Bell Prize for price-to-performance efficiency, and contributed to the QCDOC system that influenced IBM's BlueGene architecture. Recent publications (2018–2023) focus on lattice QCD techniques, including scale setting for fermion lattices, decay-violation modeling, GPU-accelerated Dirac equation solvers, and collaborative FLAG reviews. His work bridges theoretical particle physics, high-performance computing, and algorithm innovation. Awards: Gordon Bell Prize (1998) He leads collaborations such as RBC-UKQCD and has pioneered specialized supercomputers for QCD simulations at Columbia, Brookhaven National Laboratory, and the University of Edinburgh.

Miles StoudenmireView profile

Researcher

• Quantum Physics
• Computational Physics
• Machine Learning
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Miles Stoudenmire is a Researcher at the Flatiron Institute's Center for Computational Quantum Physics (CCQ) , joining in 2017. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of California Santa Barbara (2010) and a B.S. in Physics and Math from the Georgia Institute of Technology (2005). His work focuses on tensor networks and their applications in quantum mechanics and machine learning. Education: Ph.D. in Physics, University of California Santa Barbara (2010) B.S. in Physics and Math, Georgia Institute of Technology (2005) Stoudenmire specializes in enhancing tensor network methods to model realistic quantum systems, including finite temperature effects and chemically accurate basis sets. He has developed the ITensor software library, which enables efficient transcription of tensor network diagrams into code for algorithm prototyping. His research bridges quantum physics and computational techniques, with applications in condensed matter physics and quantum computing. Key publication trends include advancements in density matrix renormalization group (DMRG) methods, quantum-inspired machine learning algorithms, and topological quantum simulations. Affiliations: Flatiron Institute (2017–present) University of California Irvine (postdoctoral) Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (research scientist)

• Theoretical Physics
• Quantum Gravity
• Holography
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Professor Kostas Skenderis holds the Chair in Mathematical Physics at the University of Southampton. His research focuses on theoretical physics, particularly the AdS/CFT correspondence, holography, quantum gravity, and cosmology. He explores topics such as conformal field theories in curved spacetime, renormalization techniques, and applications to de Sitter and anti-de Sitter spacetimes. His work bridges high-energy physics and cosmology, with contributions to holographic cosmology, quantum field theory on curved backgrounds, and the study of black hole microstates. Current research includes developing embedding formalisms for CFTs in general states and investigating IR divergences in holographic setups. Professor Skenderis supervises PhD students in Mathematical Sciences and Physics, focusing on advanced topics like momentum-space CFT correlators and AdS amplitudes. He has presented invited talks, including on the 'ambient space formalism' in 2023. His publications span journals like Journal of High Energy Physics and Physical Review D .

Christian SaemannView profile

Professor

• Mathematical Physics
• String/M-Theory
• Quantum Field Theory
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Christian Saemann is a Professor of Mathematical Physics at Heriot-Watt University's School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences, specializing in the Mathematics department. He holds a PhD and has held academic positions since 2011, advancing to full professor in 2019. His research focuses on Mathematical Physics, particularly String/M-Theory, Quantum Field Theory, Homotopy Algebras, and Differential Geometry. He has contributed to over 90 publications since 2002. Education: PhD (2006), studies in Würzburg, Austin, Paris, and Hanover. Career highlights include postdoctoral roles at Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies and Trinity College Dublin. Research interests span advanced theoretical frameworks such as higher gauge theory, noncommutative geometry, and classical integrability. His work often intersects with algebraic structures like L∞-algebras and category theory. Recent studies include tensor products of metric BV-algebras and adjusted connections in principal bundles. Awards: 2019 Heriot-Watt Teaching Excellence Award. His articles explore topics like double copy formalisms, twistor spaces, and topological classifications in gauge theories. He collaborates extensively on projects linking field theories with geometric and algebraic methods.

• Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Particle Physics
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Jens Oluf Andersen is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on quantum chromodynamics (QCD) at extreme conditions, including finite temperature/density systems, Bose-Einstein condensation, and renormalization group methods. He has contributed to understanding pion condensation, color superconductivity, and effective field theory applications in dense quark matter. Key research interests include: Quantum Chromodynamics (finite temperature/density), Cold Bose/Fermi gases, Chiral Perturbation Theory, and the interplay between magnetic fields and QCD phase transitions. His work bridges theoretical models with lattice QCD data, particularly in inverse magnetic catalysis and phase diagram validation. Publications span high-impact journals like Physical Review D and Journal of High Energy Physics , emphasizing non-perturbative methods and effective field theory. Collaborations involve institutions globally, addressing topics from quark-gluon plasma dynamics to cosmological inflation models. Students supervised include Vegard Undheim (MSc 2021), Lars Husdal (PhD 2017), and others in theoretical physics.

Petr KravchukView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Quantum Field Theories
• Conformal Field Theories (CFTs)
• Conformal Bootstrap
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Dr. Petr Kravchuk is a Senior Lecturer in Theoretical Physics at the Department of Mathematics, King's College London, within the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences. He holds a PhD from the California Institute of Technology (2018) and has held postdoctoral positions at the Institute for Advanced Study (2018–2021) and the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics (2021). His research focuses on non-perturbative aspects of Quantum Field Theories (QFTs), particularly Conformal Field Theories (CFTs), emphasizing the conformal bootstrap framework and numerical methods. He has received prestigious grants including the European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant (2023–2028) and the Royal Society University Research Fellowship (2023–2025). Key research areas include the structure of CFT spectra (e.g., Regge trajectories, light-ray operators), automorphic forms in bootstrap equations, and applications of high-performance computing (HPC) to extract precise CFT data. His work bridges mathematical rigor with physical insights, addressing topics like AdS/CFT correspondence, asymptotic observables, and detector models in weakly coupled theories. Grants & Projects: CFTSPEC: Spectra of Conformal Theories (ERC Grant) Non-perturbative Approaches to Thermal CFTs (Royal Society) Awards: ERC Consolidator Grant (2023) Royal Society Fellowship (2023) His publications span topics from stress-tensor bootstrap calculations to fusion of conformal defects, with a focus on foundational advancements in CFT methodology. Collaborative work includes applications to AdS gravity and numerical implementations like the blocks_3d software package.

Synge TodoView profile

Professor

• Quantum Many-Body Physics
• Computational Physics
• Quantum Computing
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Synge Todo is a Professor in the Department of Physics, Graduate School of Science at the University of Tokyo , with joint appointments at the Mathematics and Informatics Center , Institute for Solid State Physics , Institute for Physics of Intelligence , Quantum Software Project , and Next-Generation AI Research Center . Born in 1968, he earned his B.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo and subsequently held post-doctoral positions at ETH Zürich. Education Ph.D. (Science), University of Tokyo, 1996 B.Sc. (Physics), University of Tokyo, 1991 Research Interests Todo’s research integrates quantum many-body physics , computational physics , and quantum computing . He develops advanced Monte-Carlo algorithms , tensor-network techniques , and renormalization group methods to study strongly correlated electron systems , lattice QCD , quantum phase transitions , and machine-learning applications in physics . His recent work explores fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures , non-variational quantum ground-state preparation , and universal scaling laws in deep neural networks . Scientific Awards Prizes for Science and Technology, The Commendation for Science and Technology by MEXT Japan (April 2019) Grants & Collaborations He currently leads several JSPS KAKENHI projects, including “ Quantum-circuit design for computational materials science ” (2023-26) and “ Enhancement of detailed-balance-violating MCMC methods ” (2020-24). He also co-leads interdisciplinary teams focusing on data assimilation for materials discovery and scalable high-performance computing . Laboratories & Software Todo heads research activities in the HΦ quantum lattice model solver and the MateriApps portal, providing open-source tools for large-scale simulations in condensed-matter and materials science.

Emanuel GullView profile

Assistant Professor

• Quantum Physics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Many-Body Theory
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Emanuel Gull is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His research focuses on quantum many-body theory, strongly correlated electron systems, and computational methods for condensed matter physics. He has held academic positions including a postdoc at Columbia University and a junior group leader role at the Max Planck Institute. His work emphasizes numerical methods like quantum Monte Carlo, dynamical mean-field theory (DMFT), and tensor network approaches. Education: PhD in Theoretical Physics from ETH Zurich (2008), undergraduate studies at ETH Zurich (2005). His research interests include Hubbard model simulations, analytic continuation of Green's functions, and developing computational frameworks like Green/WeakCoupling for ab initio many-body calculations. Key achievements include the 2013 Nevill Mott SCES Prize for contributions to correlated electron systems, a DOE Early Career Award (2013), and a Sloan Fellowship (2014). He has pioneered methods for non-equilibrium dynamics, steady-state quantum systems, and integrating high-performance computing into materials science. Grants include NSF-BSF funding for tensor train methods in quantum impurity solvers. His work often involves collaborations on frameworks like TRIQS and Elements for embedding theories. Current research explores quantum-centric supercomputing, excitonic phenomena in van der Waals magnets, and symmetry-adapted algorithms for large-scale simulations.

• Theoretical Physics
• Quantum Gravity
• Renormalization Group
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Alessandro Codello is a Researcher in Theoretical Physics at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, based in the Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems on the Scientific Campus. He is actively engaged in both research and teaching, delivering courses such as Physics of Complex Systems and Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering to master’s and undergraduate students. Research Interests His work centres on the renormalization group approach to quantum and statistical field theories, with particular emphasis on quantum gravity, conformal field theory, critical phenomena, and mathematical methods. He explores the non-perturbative structure of field theories through functional renormalization group techniques, investigates universality classes in diverse dimensions, and studies effective field theory constructions for gravitational interactions. Publication Profile From 2006 to 2023, Codello has authored or co-authored over forty peer-reviewed articles and one scientific monograph. The research spans high-energy physics, statistical mechanics and mathematical physics, with recurring themes of fixed-point structure, universality, conformal symmetry, and gravitational effective actions. Recent works address multicritical phenomena, long-range interacting systems, and the covariant formulation of effective quantum gravity. Teaching & Academic Service He teaches core and advanced physics courses in the master’s degree in Physics of Complex Systems and the bachelor’s degree in Physical Engineering . His teaching responsibilities include Engineering Physics , Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering , and Quantum Mechanics modules. Laboratory & Group Links His research is embedded within the Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems at Ca’ Foscari, whose website is https://www.unive.it/dsmn .

Sergei KuzenkoView profile

Professor

• Quantum Field Theory
• String Theory
• Supersymmetry
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Sergei Kuzenko is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Western Australia (UWA), leading the Quantum Field Theory and Quantum Gravity research group. He holds a prestigious Australian Professorial Fellowship (2010–2014) and has contributed significantly to supersymmetric field theories, supergravity, and higher-spin gauge theories. His research has established foundational work in Australia on supergravity, superconformal field theory, and higher-spin theories. Education: MSc in Physics from Tomsk State University (1984), PhD in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics (1985), becoming the youngest Doctor of Philosophy at Tomsk State University. Former academic roles include Associate Professor (1992–1998) and Assistant Professor (1986–1992) at Tomsk State University, followed by postdoctoral positions at the University of Munich (1998–2000) and Humboldt Research Fellowships in Germany (1994/95, 1997). Research focuses on unifying gravity with quantum field theory, with key contributions to supersymmetry, supergravity, and string theory. His monograph Ideas and Methods of Supersymmetry and Supergravity is a standard graduate text. He has supervised six notable PhD students, including recipients of Dean’s List Honorable Mentions. Grants include ARC-funded projects on conformal field theory, higher-spin gauge theories, and duality invariance. Collaborations span institutions globally. Active in professional service, he served as Deputy Chair of ANZAMP (2011–2015). He advocates for academic integrity, signing an open letter condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine (2022). Labs/Teams: Leader of the Quantum Field Theory and Quantum Gravity group at UWA. Engaged in interdisciplinary research at the interface of high-energy physics and mathematical physics.

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Many-Body Physics
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Bryan K Clark is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois, specializing in Computational Condensed Matter Physics and Quantum Computing. He leads the Clark Research Group focused on developing computational tools to understand many-body physics and advance quantum computing capabilities. His research spans the intersection of quantum information, condensed matter physics, machine learning, and computing. Clark's group develops computational methods including neural network backflow approaches, quantum Monte Carlo techniques, tensor networks, and machine learning algorithms for quantum systems. His work addresses fundamental questions in quantum many-body physics, quantum algorithms, and the quantum-classical boundary. His recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate expertise across quantum simulation, quantum error mitigation, neural network quantum states, and applications of machine learning to physics problems. These works show a strong trend toward integrating machine learning with quantum computing and developing novel approaches for quantum state preparation and characterization. Ranked Excellent Teacher by students multiple times (Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Fall 2018, Fall 2017) Recipient of DOE grants for quantum information science research Secured NSF funding for machine learning applications in nano-photonics manufacturing IBM funding as part of the IIDAI institute for shadow tomography and error mitigation Clark actively advises PhD students, with recent successful defenses by Faisal Alam, Matt Thibodeau, Chad Germany, James Allen, and Abid. His pedagogical contributions include developing computational physics curriculum at Illinois, notably Physics 246 (Intro to Computational Physics) and Physics 446 (Modern Computational Physics), where students build quantum computing simulators, implement numerical renormalization, and explore connections between Ising models and machine learning.

• Statistical mechanics
• Quantum physics
• Tensor networks
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Jutho Haegeman is a Full Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Ghent University's Faculty of Sciences. His research spans multiple areas within theoretical and computational physics, with a particular focus on quantum many-body systems and advanced numerical methods. His primary research interests include tensor networks, topological order, quantum many-body physics, quantum spin systems, statistical mechanics, field theory, string theory, and computational physics. Haegeman has developed sophisticated methods for studying quantum systems, particularly focusing on tensor network approaches for quantum simulation and analysis of complex quantum phenomena. His recent publications demonstrate significant contributions to understanding critical fermionic systems, conformal field theories, topological phases, and quantum simulations on lattices. His work bridges mathematical physics with practical computational approaches, enabling new insights into quantum phenomena that were previously difficult to access through conventional methods. Haegeman has made substantial contributions to the development of tensor network methods for quantum many-body systems, particularly in the areas of matrix product states, projected entangled-pair states, and their applications to challenging problems in condensed matter physics and quantum field theory. His research often involves innovative approaches to handle entanglement, criticality, and topological properties in quantum systems. As an academic advisor, he has supervised numerous PhD students including Lukas Devos (2024), Quinten Mortier (2023), Laurens Lootens (2023), Gertian Roose (2022), Tom Vieijra (2022), Maarten Van Damme (2022), Alexis Schotte (2021), and Matthias Bal (2018). His extensive collaboration network includes Frank Verstraete (75 co-authored papers), Laurens Vanderstraeten (29 papers), and several other prominent researchers in the field.