Eric Sharpe

Eric Sharpe is a Professor of Physics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), affiliated with the Department of Physics within the College of Science. His research focuses on Mathematical String Theory, exploring topics such as non-invertible symmetries, topological field theories, and algebraic geometry. He holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University. His work bridges advanced mathematical structures with foundational questions in quantum field theory and string theory.

His research interests include categorified structures over moduli spaces, gauged linear sigma models (GLSMs), and decomposition techniques in topological and supersymmetric systems. He investigates anomalies, non-invertible symmetries, quantum K-theory, and geometric aspects of string compactifications. Recent articles highlight his contributions to understanding symmetries in topological field theories and their applications to string theory.

Dr. Sharpe has contributed to foundational discussions on Bagger-Witten line bundles, Chern-Simons theories, and the interplay between algebraic geometry and quantum field theory. His work often emphasizes mathematical rigor, with applications to geometric engineering and duality structures in physics. Collaborations and theoretical frameworks he explores are central to advancing string theory's mathematical underpinnings.