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Roberto Valandro is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics, University of Trieste, where he serves as a member of the Department's Board, President of the Joint Board of Studies, and Vice-Coordinator of the Doctoral Studies Boards for multiple physics doctoral programs (cycles XXXIV-XXXIX). He leads the String Compactifications research group within the Fields and Strings research strand of the Theoretical Physics division.
Professor Valandro's research focuses on three main pillars: Strings on Singular Manifolds and Quantum Field Theories, where he uses geometric engineering to translate M-theory geometries into five-dimensional effective field theories; T-Branes, investigating bound states of D6-branes and their M-theory interpretation; and String Phenomenology, exploring connections between string theory and observable physics through both top-down and bottom-up approaches.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong concentration on 5-dimensional physics emerging from string compactifications, Calabi-Yau geometry, and the relationship between geometric structures and quantum field theories. His work frequently involves international collaborations, particularly with researchers from SISSA and other leading institutions in theoretical physics.
As a dedicated mentor, Professor Valandro supervises PhD students including Chiara Crinò, Andrea Sangiovanni, and Davide Bason. His leadership extends to significant institutional roles, including serving as President of the Joint Board of Studies and Vice-Coordinator of multiple doctoral programs, demonstrating his commitment to academic governance and the development of future physicists.
At the forefront of theoretical physics research, Professor Valandro continues to advance our understanding of string compactification and its implications for fundamental physics, contributing to Trieste's reputation as a global hub for theoretical physics research.
