Sam Dolan

Dr. Sam Dolan is a Senior Lecturer in Applied Mathematics at the University of Sheffield, affiliated with the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences and leading the Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics Research Cluster. His work bridges Einstein's theory of General Relativity and Quantum Field Theory, focusing on gravitational waves, black hole physics, and spacetime perturbations.

• Current grants: STFC Consortium for Fundamental Physics, EPSRC First Grant
• Past grants: STFC Consolidated Grant
• Collaborations: COST action on gravitational waves, RISE project on 'Fundamental fields and compact objects'

Research interests center on reconciling General Relativity and Quantum Field Theory to address extreme scenarios like black hole formation and the early universe. His recent work models gravitational wave signals from black hole mergers, aiming to detect these waves and study their implications for understanding cosmic processes. He also investigates superradiance, quasinormal modes, and wave propagation in curved spacetime.

Article trends show a strong focus on gravitational wave detection, black hole perturbations, and numerical relativity methods. Key subfields include Kerr spacetime, 2+1D evolution techniques, and extreme-mass-ratio inspirals. Collaborative publications span journals like Physical Review D, Classical and Quantum Gravity, and Physical Review Letters.