Matthew Headrick

Matthew Headrick is Professor of Physics at Brandeis University's Martin Fisher School of Physics, specializing in string theory, quantum gravity, and holographic duality. His research explores quantum information concepts in gravitational contexts, developing geometric approaches to entanglement entropy through 'bit thread' models. As Director of Graduate Studies, he oversees physics doctoral programs and leads federally funded research projects.

Honors include Simons Fellowship and NSF CAREER Award. Recent work establishes connections between spacetime geometry and quantum information theory, with applications to black hole physics and quantum field theories.