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John Joseph Carrasco is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Northwestern University, affiliated with the Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of California Los Angeles (2010). His research focuses on fundamental physics, including quantum field theories, perturbative quantum gravity, precision cosmology, and gravitational wave science, with a strong emphasis on scattering amplitudes, relativity, particle physics, string theory, and cosmology. His work seeks deep physical insights through cross-disciplinary expertise.
Education:
- PhD in Physics, University of California Los Angeles, 2010
Research Interests:
Professor Carrasco explores cutting-edge topics such as the interplay between quantum gravity and gauge theories via color-kinematics duality and double-copy methods. His investigations bridge high-energy physics with cosmological questions, addressing ultraviolet behavior of supergravity, gravitational wave predictions, and inflationary models rooted in α-attractors. He employs advanced amplitude techniques to unify theoretical frameworks and uncover symmetry principles.
Scientific Awards:
- ICBS Frontiers of Science Award (2024)
- AT&T Research Fellow (2021–2023)
- Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow (2020–2022)
- European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant (2014)
Advising & Grants:
While specific grants or advisee names are not listed, his ERC Starting Grant (2014) underscores sustained research funding. His work often involves collaborations in theoretical physics communities.
Labs/Teams:
No specific lab or team affiliations are highlighted in the provided texts, though his collaborations likely span international theoretical physics networks.
