Pierre Heidmann

Pierre Heidmann is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at The Ohio State University. His research focuses on High Energy Theory, particularly exploring black hole microstates, topological solitons, and gravitational phenomena in AdS spaces. He holds a PhD in Physics from the Institut de Physique Théorique (IPhT) CEA Saclay (2019), an MS from École Normale Supérieure de Lyon and Paris, and a BS from École Normale Supérieure de Lyon.

His research interests include non-extremal black hole microstates, topological stars as horizonless alternatives to black holes, and the interplay between string theory and gravitational physics. He investigates geometric resolutions of black hole horizons, quasinormal mode spectra, and solitonic excitations in anti-de Sitter spaces. His work bridges theoretical formalism with observational implications, exploring electromagnetic entrapment mechanisms and imaging techniques for topological solitons.

Recent studies highlight his contributions to understanding entropy calculations via the Strominger-Vafa formula, cavity effects in topological star spectra, and the stability of AdS localized black holes under entropy constraints. His 2022 paper 'The Uplifton' explores phase transitions in black string to bubble geometries, while 2023 work addresses holographic entanglement and soliton dynamics. He has pioneered methods for visualizing microstructures behind black hole shadows through imaging techniques.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. His research portfolio includes over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 2014, covering topics from loop quantum gravity to non-invasive imaging techniques. He maintains an active presence in theoretical physics communities, contributing to both foundational theory and cutting-edge observational interpretations.