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Alexander R. H. Smith is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Dartmouth College and Assistant Professor of Physics at Saint Anselm College, specializing in information-theoretic approaches to quantum-gravity intersections. His work bridges foundational theory and experimental verification in relativistic quantum systems.
His academic credentials include dual PhDs from the University of Waterloo (2017) and Macquarie University (2017), an MSc from the University of Toronto (2012), and a BSc (Hons) from the University of Waterloo (2011).
- PhD, University of Waterloo, Canada (2017)
- PhD, Macquarie University, Australia (2017)
- MSc, University of Toronto, Canada (2012)
- BSc (Hons), University of Waterloo, Canada (2011)
Smith's research spans Quantum Information Science, Quantum Field Theory, General Relativity, Relational Quantum Mechanics, and Quantum Gravity. He investigates quantum time dilation phenomena, relational quantum dynamics, and operational probes of quantum fields in curved spacetime using Unruh-DeWitt detectors and interferometric methods.
His publication trends reveal a cohesive focus on unifying quantum mechanics and relativity through quantum reference frames and the problem of time, with increasing emphasis on experimental testability via satellite technologies and atomic spectroscopy.
No major scientific awards or fellowships are documented in available sources.
Information regarding academic advising activities and research grants is not publicly specified in current materials.
He actively participates in the "Detectors, Reference Frames, and Time" research group at Dartmouth, collaborating on foundational quantum mechanics in relativistic contexts through initiatives like the Quantizing Time conference series.
