Kory Stiffler

Kory Stiffler, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics and Astronomy within the University of Iowa's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His work bridges theoretical physics and computational tools, with a focus on supersymmetry, black hole physics, cosmology, and string theory.

• PhD, Physics, University of Iowa
• MS, Physics, University of Iowa
• BSE, Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa

Dr. Stiffler specializes in Thomas-Whitehead gravity (developed under Professor Vincent G. J. Rodgers) and adinkras—visual representations of supersymmetry algebra. His research intersects with mathematical physics and nuclear/particle physics, advancing theoretical frameworks through interdisciplinary approaches.

He leads the HEPTHools GitHub organization, collaborating with students to develop the adinkra.m Mathematica package for supersymmetry research. His contributions highlight the integration of computational methodologies into modern theoretical physics.