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• Physics Education Research
• STEM Education
• Quantum Physics
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Claudia De Grandi serves as an Associate Professor (Lecturer) in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Utah, where she has been since 2015. Her academic journey began with theoretical physics research before transitioning to physics education, where she now focuses on developing innovative teaching practices and inclusive learning environments. She has held positions as Helmsley Teaching Scholar (2015-2018), Assistant Professor (Lecturer) (2018-2022), and was promoted to Associate Professor (Lecturer) in 2022. Dr. De Grandi's educational background includes a PhD in Condensed Matter Theory from Boston University (2011) and an MS in Physics from the University of Milan, Italy (2005). Her research interests have evolved from quantum physics to primarily physics education research, with a strong focus on student belonging, assessment methods, and curriculum development for life sciences students. Her scholarly work reveals a clear transition from theoretical quantum physics to physics education research. The earliest publications (2007-2015) focus on quantum dynamics, quenches near critical points, and Bose-Hubbard systems, while her more recent work (2019-2023) centers on educational innovation, student engagement, and inclusive teaching practices. This trajectory demonstrates her successful transition from research physicist to education specialist. Her 2023 textbook "Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences" represents a major contribution to physics education literature, designed specifically for biology and premedical students. Dr. De Grandi has received significant recognition for her teaching excellence: Early Career Teaching Award from University of Utah (February 2023) College of Science Distinguished Educator Award from University of Utah (March 2022) Her teaching philosophy emphasizes active learning, student engagement, and creating inclusive environments. She has taught numerous sections of "Physics for Science & Engineering" and developed the innovative "Being Human in STEM" course. Her research shows particular interest in how assessment formats affect student performance across different demographic groups, with findings indicating that social belonging impacts performance even on non-traditional assessments. She has also pioneered the use of open-source videos for flipped classrooms and developed comprehensive STEM climate surveys through student-faculty collaboration.

Artur IzmaylovView profile

Professor

• Quantum Dynamics
• Theoretical Chemistry
• Quantum Computing
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Artur Izmaylov is a Professor of Theoretical Chemistry at the University of Toronto with dual departmental appointments: the Department of Chemistry at the St. George campus and the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC). He leads the Izmaylov Research Group and is affiliated with the Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Control. His offices are located at EV356 (UTSC) and LM420C (St. George), and he can be contacted at artur.izmaylov@utoronto.ca or via phone at 416-208-2951 (UTSC) / 416-946-8405 (St. George). Professor Izmaylov's research develops novel theoretical and computational approaches to quantum dynamics in complex systems. Key focus areas include: Quantum processes in organic photovoltaics, biomolecules, and catalytic surfaces Hybrid quantum-classical methodologies for subsystem-environment interactions Renormalization techniques for efficient quantum dynamics simulations Quantum computing applications for chemical problems and electronic structure Nonadiabatic dynamics near conical intersections and spin-charge transfer His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong emphasis on quantum algorithm development for chemical applications, particularly: Advancements in variational quantum eigensolver (VQE) methodologies Quantum resource optimization and error mitigation strategies Novel Hamiltonian decomposition techniques for efficient simulation Applications in molecular vibrations, electronic structure, and materials science Hybrid quantum-classical approaches for scalable computations The Izmaylov Research Group actively recruits graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, with opportunities through NSERC USRA, CQIQC, CHMD90/91, CHM499Y/PHY479Y courses, and Mitacs Globalink programs. Current research directions emphasize quantum computing implementations for chemical dynamics and surface interactions.

Michael HermeleView profile

Professor

• Quantum Phases of Matter
• Strongly Correlated Systems
• Topological Phases
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Michael Hermele is a Waldo E. Rennie Endowed Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Colorado. His research focuses on quantum phases of matter, strongly correlated systems, and topological phases, particularly fracton theories and materials with spin-orbit coupling. He is a Fellow of the Center for Theory of Quantum Matter and Deputy Director of the Simons Collaboration on Ultra-Quantum Matter. His recent work explores planon dynamics, fracton self-statistics, and topological order in parametrized systems. Key contributions include fracton theories, cage-net models, and symmetry-protected topological phases. Hermele’s publications span topics like entanglement entropy, Berry curvature flows, and subsystem symmetries. His research trends emphasize interdisciplinary methods, combining condensed matter physics with quantum information and high-energy physics. Collaborations include studies on quantum criticality, Majorana spin liquids, and ultracold atoms. Hermele’s theoretical frameworks bridge abstract mathematical concepts with experimental realizations in solid-state systems.

Erhai ZhaoView profile

Professor

• Quantum Many-Body Physics
• Ultracold Quantum Gases
• Topological Phases of Matter
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Erhai Zhao is a Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at George Mason University. His research spans both fundamental and applied aspects of quantum many-body physics, with a focus on ultracold quantum gases and topological phases of matter. He leads projects developing advanced numerical methods for strongly correlated systems, including tensor networks and neural network quantum states. His work on non-Hermitian Hamiltonians and Floquet systems has revealed novel insights into entanglement and topological properties of open quantum systems. Current projects include functional renormalization group algorithms for competing orders and quantum phase transitions in spin and Fermi systems. Research trends from his publications include: Topological phases in non-Hermitian systems Floquet engineering of quantum states Machine learning applications in condensed matter Strongly correlated Fermi gases Quantum criticality and Fisher zeros Spin-orbit coupling in 2D materials He is supported by grants from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the National Science Foundation, with prior funding from the National Institute of Standards and Technology and Office of Naval Research.

Carlos I. Perez-SanchezView profile

Researcher

• Mathematical Physics
• Noncommutative Geometry
• Random Matrices
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Carlos I. Perez-Sanchez is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for Theoretical Physics , University of Heidelberg, working under Răzvan Gurău . He previously held postdoctoral positions at the University of Warsaw (2021) and completed his PhD in mathematics at the University of Münster under Raimar Wulkenhaar. His research spans mathematical physics , focusing on random noncommutative geometry , tensor field theory , and their intersections with quantum gravity , functional renormalization , and bootstrap methods . His work on noncommutative geometry involves quantizing spectral triples via random matrices and unitary matrix ensembles to model gauge-Higgs theories and quantum gravity. He has advanced tensor field theory through topological recursion and Ward-Takahashi identities , bridging combinatorial structures with physical partition functions. His recent focus on functional renormalization (Wetterich equation) explores the renormalization group flow in multi-trace matrix models and free algebra frameworks. Publications include 15 recent articles (2025–2018) on topics like loop equations , Borel summability , and quiver-based noncommutative geometries . He co-organized workshops such as The QFT Path (2024) and Random Geometry in Heidelberg (2022), and has delivered talks at institutions in Bordeaux, Vienna, Warsaw, and Okinawa. His teaching includes Theoretical Statistical Physics and Large-N Methods in Field Theory at Heidelberg.

Adrian FeiguinView profile

Professor

• Computational Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Transport
• Strongly Correlated Systems
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Adrian Feiguin is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Northeastern University, Boston. His research focuses on computational condensed matter physics, particularly quantum mechanical systems with strong correlations. He explores topics such as quantum transport, exotic phases in cold atom systems, and topological quantum matter. His group also investigates quantum magnetism, spin-charge separation phenomena, and high-temperature superconductivity. Feiguin's work emphasizes developing advanced numerical methods like the Density Matrix Renormalization Group (DMRG) and GPU-accelerated simulations to tackle complex many-body problems. His research interests include: Time-dependent and non-equilibrium quantum dynamics Electronic and spin transport in mesoscopic systems Exotic phases in ultracold atomic gases Decoherence in quantum systems (e.g., N-V centers in diamond) Quantum magnetism in low dimensions Topological order and high-temperature superconductivity Recent work highlights advancements in ultrafast magnetism, quantum spintronics, and neural network approaches to quantum many-body systems. His publications explore novel phenomena like quasi-Fermi liquids, unconventional pairing states, and skyrmion-based spintronic devices. Feiguin has contributed to algorithmic innovations in GPU computing for atomistic spin dynamics simulations and machine learning applications in quantum physics. His research is supported through collaborations with experimental groups and computational infrastructure development. The Feiguin group is actively involved in theoretical modeling of novel materials and quantum systems, with an emphasis on bridging computational methods and experimental observations in extreme conditions (e.g., low temperatures, high magnetic fields).

• Complex Networks
• Neuroscience
• Functional Brain Connectivity
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Tommaso Gili is an Assistant Professor at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, specializing in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of network science, neuroscience, and biomedical engineering. His work focuses on analyzing complex systems through network theory and advanced imaging techniques, with emphasis on brain connectivity, functional networks, and their disruptions in neurological disorders. Key research areas include: Functional and structural brain network integration Multi-scale Laplacian analysis in heterogeneous systems Applications of network theory to medicine (e.g., schizophrenia, epilepsy, inflammatory bowel disease) Development of novel methods for network coarse-graining and renormalization His research leverages fMRI, MRI, and computational modeling to study: Cerebral blood flow dynamics Neurological connectivity alterations Biomedical signal processing Complex disease biomarker discovery Notable contributions include innovations in: Functional connectivity analysis of C. elegans Topological symmetry-breaking in brain networks Machine learning approaches for brain digital twins

• Theoretical Physics
• Mathematical Physics
• Cosmology
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Professor Kostas Skenderis holds the Chair in Mathematical Physics at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the School of Mathematical Sciences and the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. He is a member of the String Theory and Holography research group and the Southampton Theory Astrophysics and Gravity (STAG) Research Centre. He has extensive involvement in research projects funded by prestigious organizations such as the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Royal Society, European Union, and Leverhulme Trust. Notable projects include 'New Frontiers in Particle Physics, Cosmology and Gravity' and 'Holographic Theory for the Very Early Universe,' demonstrating his focus on foundational theoretical physics and cosmology. His research interests encompass theoretical physics, mathematical physics, cosmology, quantum gravity, string theory, and holography. He explores topics like AdS/CFT correspondence, de Sitter spacetime, conformal field theories (CFT), and renormalization techniques, often bridging high-energy physics with gravitational and cosmological phenomena. In 2023, he served as an invited speaker for the 'The ambient space formalism: CFT at finite temperature' event. He currently supervises five PhD students in Mathematical Sciences and Physics, fostering the next generation of researchers in his field. Professor Skenderis collaborates across interdisciplinary projects, including the STAG Research Centre and the Physics Theory Consolidated Grant. His work addresses diverse challenges, from black hole dynamics to inflationary cosmology, leveraging holographic methods and advanced mathematical frameworks.

Ed CorriganView profile

Professor

• Mathematical Physics
• Quantum Field Theory
• Integrable Systems
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Ed Corrigan is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of York, holding this position since 2011. Previously, he served as Principal of Collingwood College, Durham University (2008–2011), and held roles including Head of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Durham University (1999–2004, 2005–2007, 2011–2015). His academic journey includes a BA (1968) and PhD (1972) from the University of Cambridge, followed by fellowships at Durham University and CERN. His research focuses on Mathematical Physics, particularly classical and quantum integrable systems, integrable defects, and two-dimensional field theories with boundaries. Notable contributions include work on affine Toda field theories, soliton solutions, and defects in field theory. He has coordinated European Networks (1992–2006) and led projects funded by EPSRC and the Royal Society. Corrigan is a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS, 1995), the Institute of Physics (FInstP, 1999), and the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (FIMA, 2013). His work bridges theoretical physics and mathematics, emphasizing integrability and exact solutions. He has supervised numerous students and remains active in academic leadership and research.

Mitia DuerinckxView profile

Associate Professor

• Mathematical Physics
• Partial Differential Equations
• Stochastic Homogenization
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Mitia Duerinckx is an Associate Professor in the Mathematics Department at Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Belgium. He holds a joint appointment as CNRS Research Associate at Université Paris-Saclay (LMO), currently on leave since January 2022. His academic career includes positions as F.R.S.-FNRS Research Associate at ULB (2022-2024), Visiting Assistant Professor at UCLA (2020-2022), and various postdoctoral positions at ENS Lyon and ULB. Professor Duerinckx's research focuses on the role of microstructural disorder in mathematical physics, particularly in deriving effective equations and phenomenological laws of continuum physics rigorously from atomistic models, in the tradition of Hilbert's Sixth Problem. His work combines partial differential equations with tools from probability theory, with specific emphasis on particle systems, homogenization theory, scaling limits, and fluid-structure interactions. His current research is supported by an ERC Starting Grant (2023-2028) titled 'Scaling limits of particle systems and microstructural disorder' (PASTIS). His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to the mathematical understanding of particle systems, homogenization, and effective properties of disordered media. Recent work includes rigorous derivations of effective sedimentation speed and viscosity for random suspensions, analysis of transport-Stokes models for sedimentation, and applications of hyperuniformity concepts to particle systems. His scientific achievements have been recognized through numerous awards including: ERC Starting Grant (2023) BMS Young Scholar Award (2021) Adolphe Wetrems Prize in Mathematics (2019) LMBP PhD Thesis Award (2019) Aguirre-Basualdo Prize (2018) Olbrechts-Tyteca PhD Thesis Award (2018) Professor Duerinckx actively supervises multiple postdoctoral researchers and research interns, currently including Fabrizio Caragiulo, Corentin Le Bihan, Matthieu Ménard, and Elise Bonhomme. He has established a productive research group focused on mathematical aspects of particle systems and microstructural disorder, supported by substantial research funding including the ERC grant and an ARC Advanced Grant 'Partial Differential Equations in Interaction'. He maintains an active presence in the international mathematical community through invited talks at major conferences and workshops, organization of research events, and service as a referee for leading mathematical journals.

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Theoretical Physics
• Quantum Magnetism
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Stefan Weßel is a Professor of Theoretical Physics (Condensed Matter) at RWTH Aachen University, affiliated with the Department of Physics within the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences. He has been a faculty member since 2011 and is actively engaged in research and teaching in theoretical and computational condensed matter physics. Education: Ph.D., University of Southern California (1998–2001) Diplom, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (1994–1998) Vordiplom, Technische Universität Dortmund (1991–1994) His research focuses on quantum magnetism, frustrated spin systems, quantum phase transitions, and topological aspects of condensed matter. He employs advanced computational techniques, particularly quantum Monte Carlo simulations, to study strongly correlated electron systems. His work often involves collaboration with international research groups and has appeared in leading journals such as Nature , Nature Communications , and Physical Review Letters . The recent publications reveal a strong trend toward understanding exotic quantum phases, including spin-nematic transitions, topological order, and magnetic analogues of classical phase transitions. His work spans both fundamental theoretical developments and applications to real quantum materials. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of the Shastry-Sutherland model, honeycomb lattice systems, and edge magnetism in nanoribbons. Scientific Awards: No specific awards were mentioned in the provided text. Stefan Weßel has supervised or collaborated with numerous researchers, though formal advisee names are not listed. He is involved in large collaborative projects such as the ALPS (Algorithms and Libraries for Physics Simulations) initiative, contributing to open-source software for strongly correlated systems. He teaches a range of courses including Theoretical Physics, Statistical Physics, and Computational Physics, indicating a strong commitment to education at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He leads a research group focused on computational quantum many-body physics, utilizing high-performance computing to simulate quantum materials. The group's work has implications for the design and understanding of novel quantum states in low-dimensional and frustrated magnetic systems.

Monica Jinwoo KangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Quantum Gravity
• Quantum Field Theory
• String Theory
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Monica Jinwoo Kang is an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University's Department of Physics and Astronomy, specializing in mathematical physics and quantum gravity. Her research bridges theoretical physics and mathematics through holography, operator algebras, and quantum error correction. Education: PhD in Physics (Harvard, 2019), Bachelor's in Mathematics and Physics (UC Berkeley, 2012), Korea Science Academy Her work focuses on non-perturbative aspects of quantum field theory and quantum gravity, particularly through entanglement structures, bulk reconstruction in AdS/CFT, and geometric engineering of SCFTs. She has developed novel operator-algebraic frameworks for understanding holography in infinite-dimensional Hilbert spaces and discovered isomorphic superconformal theories with identical central charges. Recent publications demonstrate her expertise in multiparty entanglement holography, generalized symmetry constraints on 4D SCFTs, and nonperturbative gravity corrections to bulk reconstruction, with implications for baby universe formalism and quantum error correction. Scientific Awards: AKPA Outstanding Young Researcher Award (2025), Sherman Fairchild Fellowship, Purcell Fellowship, J. D. Jackson Award She has organized international conferences on stringy geometry and quantum field theory, and contributed to pedagogical lectures at institutions like Universidad Complutense de Madrid and the Simons Center. Her interdisciplinary approach combines algebraic geometry, lattice gauge theory, and quantum information to address fundamental questions in gravity and field theory.

Sheng ChenView profile

Professor

• Wireless Communication Systems
• Machine Learning for Signal Processing
• Underwater Robotics
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Professor Sheng Chen at the University of Southampton holds a prestigious academic rank in the Electronics and Computer Science department. His research interests span wireless communication systems, machine learning for signal processing, underwater robotics, and digital twin technology. IEEE Fellow Royal Academy of Engineering Fellow Chartered Engineer Research Focus: Professor Chen specializes in advanced wireless communication systems including MIMO technologies, channel estimation techniques, and next-generation 6G protocols. His work extends to industrial cybersecurity applications and underwater stereo matching algorithms. Recent Contributions: His latest publications demonstrate expertise in memristor-based signal processing circuits, label distribution learning using renormalization group theory, and innovative interference mitigation strategies in dynamic TDD systems. Current research projects: Optimising control system integrity (Royal Academy of Engineering), NEWCOM (European Union)

• Foundations of Computational Mathematics
• Geometric Integration
• Lie Group Integrators
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Hans Z. Munthe-Kaas is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Bergen. He holds several prominent academic leadership roles, including Chair of the Abel Prize Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Foundations of Computational Mathematics , President of the Norwegian Mathematical Society, and Project Leader of the RCN-Fripro project CODYSMA and the Lie–Størmer Center. His research lies at the intersection of pure and applied mathematics and computer science, with a focus on the Foundations of Computational Mathematics . Key areas include geometric integration, Lie group integrators, Lie–Butcher theory, structure-preserving algorithms for differential equations, multivariate Chebyshev polynomials, and computational algebra. He has pioneered coordinate-free algorithm design through the SOPHUS project and developed the DiffMan MATLAB toolbox for solving differential equations on manifolds. The recent publications show a strong trend in algebraic and geometric structures in numerical analysis, particularly in Lie–Butcher series , B-series , post-Lie algebras , and aromatic trees , with applications to integration on manifolds and homogeneous spaces. These works combine deep theoretical insights with practical computational implications. His scientific honors include the Esso Prize (1999) for his PhD work on numerical linear algebra and parallel algorithms. He has also led major research initiatives and collaborative projects, securing funding from the Research Council of Norway. Munthe-Kaas has advised students at the master’s level and welcomes new thesis projects. He has been active in teaching at all levels, including international courses at AIMS South Africa, CIMPA Brazil, and Morningside Center Beijing. He is also involved in public outreach through programs like 'Mattesirkelen' for high school students. He leads the Lie–Størmer Center and has developed software such as the SOPHUS C++ library and DiffMan toolbox, reflecting his commitment to bridging theoretical mathematics with computational practice.

• Quantum Chemistry
• Density Matrix Theory
• Tensor Networks
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Dimitri Van Neck is a Full Professor (WE05) at Ghent University, Belgium, with his research base at Tech Lane Ghent Science Park (Technologiepark 46, 9052 Zwijnaarde). His academic career spans over three decades with continuous publication output from the 1980s through 2019 across leading physics and chemistry journals including Physical Review B, Journal of Chemical Physics, and Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation. Professor Van Neck's research program centers on theoretical frameworks for quantum many-body systems, with particular emphasis on density matrix theory, tensor network states, and integrable models. His work bridges fundamental theoretical physics with practical applications in quantum chemistry and materials science. Key methodological contributions include the development of three-legged tree tensor network states (T3NS), advanced density matrix embedding techniques, and novel approaches to Richardson-Gaudin integrable models. His research has evolved from nuclear physics in earlier career stages to contemporary focus areas in quantum information-inspired computational chemistry. Analysis of his recent publications (2015-2019) reveals three dominant research threads: (1) Advanced tensor network methodologies for quantum chemistry calculations, (2) Integrable models for topological superconductivity and quantum phase transitions, and (3) Materials science applications focusing on radiation effects in nuclear materials. His work demonstrates exceptional mathematical sophistication while maintaining practical relevance to experimental systems, particularly in understanding strongly correlated electron phenomena. Professor Van Neck maintains an extensive collaborative network across European research institutions, with frequent co-authorship patterns indicating stable research partnerships with S. De Baerdemacker, P. Claeys, P. Bultinck, P.W. Ayers, and S. Wouters. His group appears to develop computational tools like CheMPS2 (a spin-adapted implementation of density matrix renormalization group methods) and contributes to major conferences in quantum chemistry, theoretical physics, and computational materials science.