معرفی
Kieran Holland serves as a Professor at the University of the Pacific's Stockton campus, maintaining an office in Room 120 Olson Hall with contact email kholland@pacific.edu.
Education
- PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999
- MS, University College Cork, 1995
- BS, University College Cork, 1994
Research Focus centers on theoretical particle physics using lattice field theory to investigate non-perturbative quantum field theory properties. Current work examines Technicolor theories as alternatives to the Standard Model Higgs mechanism, relevant to Large Hadron Collider experiments at CERN. Past research includes finite temperature QCD phase transitions, Higgs boson mass constraints, accelerated lattice QCD simulations, non-local cluster algorithms for fermion systems, and domain wall defect analysis.
Teaching Philosophy emphasizes dynamic, interactive instruction prioritizing enthusiasm, clarity, and transferable skill development. He actively engages students through demonstrations and group work while highlighting physics' evolving nature and real-world analytical applications across diverse career paths.
