Tugdual LeBohec

Tugdual LeBohec serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy within the College of Science at the University of Utah, where he has maintained an active research and teaching position since 2010. His academic journey began with a PhD in Physics from Paris XI University in 1996, establishing the foundation for his diverse research career that spans theoretical physics, astronomy, and quantum mechanics.

LeBohec's educational background includes earning his doctorate from Paris XI University in 1996, demonstrating a strong foundation in theoretical physics that has informed his subsequent research directions. His multilingual capabilities in Japanese, English, French, and Arabic have likely contributed to his international research collaborations.

His research interests demonstrate a fascinating evolution from observational astronomy to theoretical physics. Initially working with the VERITAS experiment in Tucson on gamma ray astronomy and stellar interferometry, LeBohec shifted his focus to Scale Relativity theory and its applications to quantum mechanics foundations and complex systems. This theoretical work has intriguing implications for astrophysics, potentially bridging his earlier observational work with his current theoretical pursuits. His research spans multiple disciplines including high-energy physics, quantum foundations, materials science for gravitational wave detection, and mathematical physics.

Analysis of his recent publications (2020-2024) reveals a researcher actively contributing to multiple fields. His work shows a progression from observational astronomy techniques to fundamental theoretical questions in physics, with notable contributions to Scale Relativity theory and its potential applications to quantum mechanics. His publications span prestigious journals including the American Journal of Physics, International Journal of Modern Physics A, and The Astrophysical Journal, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of his research that connects astronomy, quantum theory, and materials science.

LeBohec has secured significant research funding through the National Science Foundation, including a grant for Stellar Intensity Interferometry (2009-2012) and an MRSEC SEED project (2014-2015). Most recently, he served as a Visiting Professor at Anbar University in Ramadi, Iraq in December 2024, indicating ongoing international engagement. While specific student advising information isn't provided in the available text, his teaching activities include courses in Thermal & Statistical Physics and Special Reading Topics.

His research appears connected to major scientific facilities and collaborations, particularly the VERITAS observatory for gamma-ray astronomy and likely involvement with LIGO-related research on mirror coatings based on his publications about amorphous oxides and crystallization in zirconia films. These connections place his work at the intersection of theoretical physics and cutting-edge experimental techniques in both astronomy and gravitational wave detection.