Luca Bombelli

Luca Bombelli is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Mississippi, part of the College of Liberal Arts. He is actively involved in teaching and research, with an office in Lewis Hall and direct contact information listed. He served as Chair of the Department from 2016 to 2024, indicating sustained leadership and institutional engagement.

Education:

• B.S. in Physics, Università degli Studi di Milano (1980)
• M.S. in Physics, Syracuse University Main Campus (1983)
• Ph.D. in Physics, Syracuse University Main Campus (1987)

Dr. Bombelli is a theoretical physicist whose research focuses on gravitational physics, particularly classical aspects of general relativity and the foundations of quantum gravity. His work includes analyzing solutions to Einstein’s equations, studying the motion of bodies in curved spacetimes, and exploring chaotic dynamics in gravitational systems. His current research is increasingly centered on developing a theory of quantum spacetime, bridging quantum mechanics and general relativity.

Dr. Bombelli has been affiliated with several academic institutions, including the University of Vienna, University of Calgary, Free University of Brussels, University of Geneva, and Mercyhurst College, before joining the University of Mississippi. His long-standing membership in professional societies such as the American Physical Society and the International Society for General Relativity and Gravitation underscores his active participation in the physics community.

Professional Memberships:

• American Physical Society
• American Association of Physics Teachers
• International Society for General Relativity and Gravitation
• Sigma Xi
• Sigma Pi Sigma

Dr. Bombelli teaches a wide range of courses, from introductory physics and astronomy to advanced graduate-level topics such as Quantum Mechanics and Gravitational Physics. His involvement in both undergraduate honors programs and graduate degree programs (M.A., M.S., Ph.D.) suggests a strong commitment to student mentorship and academic development. Although no specific grants or students are listed, his leadership role and long tenure imply significant advising and research supervision experience.

He is associated with the Physics B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S., and Ph.D. programs at the University of Mississippi, contributing to a broad spectrum of physics education and research training.