Gregory W. Moore

Gregory W. Moore is a Distinguished Professor and Board of Governors Professor at Rutgers University's Department of Physics & Astronomy within the School of Arts and Sciences. He is a prominent member of the High Energy Theory group and the New High Energy Theory Center (NHETC), where he has made significant contributions to mathematical physics, particularly in the areas of string theory, M-theory, and gauge theories. Moore is widely recognized for coining the term "Physical Mathematics" to describe his research approach that bridges deep mathematical structures with theoretical physics.

Moore's research focuses on the mathematical underpinnings of physical theories, with particular emphasis on string theory, M-theory, and gauge theories. His work explores the intersection of physics and mathematics through investigations of branes, generalized abelian gauge theories in supergravity, topological field theories, conformal field theories, and black hole physics. He has made seminal contributions to understanding BPS state counting, wall-crossing phenomena, and the application of automorphic forms to string theory. Moore's concept of "Physical Mathematics" reflects his belief in the profound connections between modern mathematics and theoretical physics, where each field informs and advances the other.

• D-branes and K-theory in topological field theory
• Mathematical structures underlying string compactification
• Relations between black hole entropy and automorphic forms
• Applications of differential cohomology to physical theories
• Connections between number theory and string theory

Professor Moore has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing his contributions to theoretical physics and mathematics. He was awarded the Dirac Medal from the International Center for Theoretical Physics in 2015, the Leonard Eisenbud Prize for Mathematics and Physics in 2014, and the Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical Physics from the American Physical Society. His election to the National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the American Mathematical Society as a Fellow underscores the significance of his work across disciplinary boundaries.

Moore has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of the mathematical structures in quantum field theory and string theory. His collaborations with leading physicists and mathematicians have produced groundbreaking results in areas such as wall-crossing phenomena, spectral networks, and the connections between physical theories and mathematical structures. His work continues to influence both theoretical physics and pure mathematics, demonstrating the power of interdisciplinary research at the highest level.