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Eleni-Alexandra KontouView profile

Lecturer

• Quantum Field Theory
• General Relativity
• Cosmology
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Eleni-Alexandra Kontou is a Lecturer in Theoretical Physics at King's College London (Department of Mathematics), specializing in quantum field theory in curved spacetimes and its applications to cosmology and black hole physics. She holds a PhD in Physics from Tufts University (2015) and has held postdoctoral and visiting roles at the University of York (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow, 2017–2019), University of Amsterdam (2020–2022), and selective liberal arts colleges like Bard College and the College of the Holy Cross. Her research focuses on energy conditions, quantum energy inequalities, singularity theorems, and cosmological models. She organizes the SemiClassical Online Network Exchange (SCONE) and actively contributes to STEM diversity initiatives. Education: PhD in Physics (Tufts University, 2015). Past affiliations include postdoctoral work at the University of York (2017–2019) and University of Amsterdam (2020–2022), plus visiting roles at Bard College and College of the Holy Cross. Research interests: Quantum field theory in curved spacetimes, energy conditions, quantum energy inequalities, singularity theorems, black holes, cosmology, and mathematical physics. Her work bridges classical and quantum gravity, exploring spacetime structure and energy constraints. Her recent articles (2023–2025) address topics like Penrose inequalities, quantum energy constraints on wormholes, evaporating black holes, and cosmological models involving Klein-Gordon fields. She emphasizes foundational aspects of general relativity and quantum field theory interplay. Notable contributions: Generalized Hawking area theorems, smeared null energy conditions, and analysis of singularity formation under quantum effects. Teaching and outreach: Develops active learning methods and promotes diversity in STEM through initiatives encouraging women and minorities in physics.

• Quantum Information and Computation
• Quantum Many-Body Systems
• Tensor Networks
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Professor Norbert Schuch is a full Professor of Physics and Mathematics at the University of Vienna, where he leads the Research Group "Quantum Information and Quantum Many-Body Physics" at both the Faculty of Physics and Faculty of Mathematics. He joined the University of Vienna in October 2020 after serving as a tenured Research Group Leader at the Max-Planck-Institute of Quantum Optics in Garching, Germany and as a Lecturer at the Technical University Munich. Prior to that, he held a Tenure-Track-Professor position at the Institute for Quantum Information at RWTH Aachen University. Professor Schuch's research focuses at the intersection of Quantum Information and Computation with the Physics of Complex Quantum Many-Body Systems. His work combines mathematical, physical, and computational approaches to understand quantum correlations in many-body systems. Key research areas include tensor networks (such as Matrix Product States and Projected Entangled Pair States), topological order, entanglement theory, quantum algorithms, and quantum complexity theory. His interdisciplinary approach integrates methods from physics, mathematics, and theoretical computer science to address fundamental questions about quantum systems. His recent publications show a continued focus on tensor network theory and applications, with particular emphasis on topological phases, entanglement structure, quantum algorithms, and computational aspects of quantum many-body systems. His work spans mathematical foundations, physical applications, and computational implementations, demonstrating the cross-disciplinary nature of his research program. As an educator, Professor Schuch teaches courses on Quantum Information, Quantum Computing, and Quantum Algorithms, as well as specialized topics like Entanglement in Quantum Many-Body Systems. He actively supervises PhD students, postdocs, and master's students in his research group, which maintains strong connections with the international quantum information community.

Antoine TilloyView profile

Researcher

• Quantum Field Theory
• Tensor Networks
• Quantum Foundations
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Antoine Tilloy is a researcher at Mines Paris – PSL 's Centre Automatique et Systèmes , affiliated with the Quantic group (a joint venture with Inria Paris, ENS Paris, and Mines Paris). He focuses on the intersection of quantum field theory and tensor networks , particularly relativistic continuous matrix product states (RCMPS) for solving non-perturbative QFT problems. His work emphasizes rigorous numerical methods and their competitiveness with lattice gauge theory approaches. His research includes: ERC-funded projects on tensor networks in quantum field theory Collaborative work with Clément Delcamp on tensor renormalization Comparative studies of quantum computing, tensor networks, and Monte-Carlo methods for QCD He actively participates in academic outreach through blog posts, teaching assistant roles, and postdoc/PhD recruitment. His technical advancements aim to improve error scaling in variational optimization algorithms while addressing the limitations of structured versus unstructured approaches in theoretical physics.

• High Energy Physics
• Particle Physics
• Quantum Field Theory
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Dr. Simonas Draukšas is a Researcher at the Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy (ITPA) within Vilnius University . His work focuses on high energy physics theory , particularly renormalization techniques and particle mixing phenomena. Research Interests : Particle mixing, renormalization group methods, quantum field theory formalism. Teaching : Quantum Mechanics I/II seminars, Quantum Field Theory II/III seminars. Key Article Trends : His publications emphasize renormalization procedures in quantum field theory, fermion mass corrections , and electroweak oblique corrections , with applications to the Standard Model and beyond. Collaborative work with CERN Baltic teacher programs and music outreach activities demonstrate interdisciplinary engagement. Other Contributions : Coordinator for Lithuanian physics teachers at CERN's Baltic program; clarinet player in Vilnius University Wind Orchestra "Oktava".