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Johannes Walcher is a Professor of Mathematical Physics at Heidelberg University, affiliated with the Mathematical Institute. His research bridges theoretical high-energy physics and algebraic/analytic geometry, focusing on mathematical frameworks for fundamental physical theories and geometric structures inspired by physical insights. He has held positions at institutions including ETH Zurich, McGill University, and CERN before joining Heidelberg in 2015.
- Education: Diplom (1998) and PhD (2001) in Physics from ETH Zurich.
- Employment History: Postdoc at KITP (2001–2004), Member at IAS (2004–2008), SNF Professor at ETH Zurich (2008), and roles at CERN and McGill University before his current position.
Research Interests: Walcher’s work centers on string theory, mirror symmetry, topological field theories, and their geometric applications. Key areas include:
- Mirror symmetry and D-branes in Calabi-Yau geometries
- Enumerative geometry and knot homology theories
- Supersymmetry and supergravity formalisms
- Hodge theory and geometric analysis
- Applications of spectral networks and BPS state counting
Teaching & Supervision: Supervised over 30 doctoral and master’s students since 2008, including notable graduates like Dr. Sam Selmani and Dr. Adam Alcolado. Current students include Michael Bleher, Lukas Hahn, and Steffen Schmidt. Teaches advanced courses in string theory, differential geometry, and mathematical physics.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Arbeitsgruppe Mathematische Physik at Heidelberg, organizing workshops on topics such as pure spinors and spectral networks. Collaborates with global institutions like the Simons Center and Perimeter Institute.
