Casey Cartwright

Dr. Casey Cartwright is a Researcher in the Department of Theoretical Physics (ITF) at Utrecht University, within the Faculty of Science. Their work focuses on high-energy theoretical physics, particularly at the intersection of quantum field theory (QFT) and black hole physics. They specialize in systems with conformal symmetry and supersymmetry analyzed via the AdS/CFT correspondence, utilizing techniques from QFT, general relativity, and numerical analysis.

Education Background:

• PhD in Theoretical Physics (2022), University of Alabama
• M.Sc. in Theoretical Physics (2020), University of Alabama
• M.Sc. in Applied Physics (2016), Colorado School of Mines
• B.Sc. in Engineering Physics (2014), Colorado School of Mines

Research Interests: Dr. Cartwright explores topics including quantum black hole dynamics, holographic descriptions of strongly coupled systems, string theory applications to cosmology, and the interplay between gravity and quantum theory. Their work has implications for understanding early universe cosmology, heavy-ion collisions, and quantum materials.

Publications Highlight: Recent work includes studies on hydrodynamic attractors in rotating plasmas, chaos in spinning systems, and topological confinement mechanisms. Articles often bridge holographic methods with real-world phenomena like chiral magnetic effects in expanding plasmas.

Awards: No awards explicitly listed in provided materials.

Advising & Grants: No advisees or grants explicitly mentioned, though their research likely involves collaborations and student mentorship typical of their field.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Utrecht’s Theoretical Physics group, focusing on string theory, cosmology, and elementary particle physics (String Theory Cosmology and ElemPart division).