Egidijus Norvaišas is a Researcher at the Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy (ITPA), Vilnius University. His work focuses on group theoretical methods in physics and applications of the Skyrme model in elementary particle physics . He has supervised two PhD students: Arturas Acus (1998) and Darius Jurciukonis (2008).
Oliver Pooley is Vice Provost at Oriel College, University of Oxford, where he serves as Fellow and Tutor in Philosophy. He is also an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Oxford. His academic appointments include teaching roles in multiple interdisciplinary programs: Computer Science and Philosophy, Mathematics and Philosophy, Philosophy and Modern Languages, Philosophy (Joint Honours), Philosophy and Theology, Philosophy, Politics and Economics, and Physics and Philosophy. Pooley's research focuses on the philosophy of physics, particularly the nature of space, time, and spacetime. His work intersects significantly with metaphysics and the philosophy of language. He is currently completing a book titled The Reality of Spacetime under contract with Oxford University Press. His research addresses fundamental questions about whether time really passes (concluding it doesn't) and how work in general metaphysics should inform the interpretation of physics. Analysis of Pooley's publication record reveals a sustained focus on spacetime ontology, particularly the substantivalist-relationalist debate. His work frequently engages with the hole argument, general covariance, and background independence in both classical and relativistic physics. A significant portion of his scholarship examines how metaphysical considerations interact with physical theories, especially regarding the interpretation of spacetime structure. His more recent work shows increasing attention to the relationship between dynamical symmetries and spacetime structure. Prior to his current position at Oriel, Pooley held a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship and college lectureship at Exeter College, Oxford. His teaching interests extend beyond philosophy of physics to include logic, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of language, and philosophy of science. He actively welcomes contact from potential graduate students whose research interests overlap with his own.
Ferenc Márkus serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the Faculty of Science, Budapest University of Technology and Economics. His office is located in room F III. 2F 22, and he is contactable via email at markus.ferenc@ttk.bme.hu and telephone +36 1 463 4182. His academic focus centers on theoretical physics with emphasis on thermodynamic systems and quantum phenomena. His research spans critical areas including: Non-equilibrium thermodynamics of dissipative systems Quantization procedures for damped oscillators and mechanical waves Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations in thermal processes Symmetry breaking in Klein-Gordon equations Nanoscale heat transport dynamics Dissipative electrodynamics with thermal coupling Analysis of his 2019-2024 publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory exploring quantum-thermodynamic interfaces, particularly in confined systems. Key thematic threads include dynamical phase transitions between diffusive and ballistic regimes, quantization of thermal absorption/emission processes, and repulsive interactions in electrodynamics. His work consistently bridges classical mechanics with quantum frameworks through innovative Lagrangian approaches. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. While student advising relationships and grant funding details remain unspecified in available records, his publication record indicates active mentorship through co-authored research. The absence of explicit grant mentions suggests potential institutional or national funding sources typical for Hungarian academic research. No dedicated laboratories or formal research teams were referenced, though his theoretical work implies collaboration within the Department of Physics community.