Luigi Alfonsi is a Lecturer in the Department of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics at the University of Hertfordshire's School of Physics, Engineering & Computer Science. He organizes seminars for the Mathematical Physics group at Herts and has been actively contributing to theoretical physics research since completing his PhD. Dr. Alfonsi's educational background includes: PhD in Theoretical Physics from Queen Mary University of London (awarded October 31, 2021), supervised by Prof. David Berman MSc in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London (awarded November 1, 2016), supervised by Prof. Chris Hull Laurea in Physics from Sapienza University of Rome, Italy (awarded September 22, 2015) Dr. Alfonsi's research focuses on the intersection of advanced geometry and theoretical physics. His work primarily explores higher and derived geometric structures underlying string dualities, with particular emphasis on Double Field Theory and its connections to bundle gerbes and generalized geometry. He investigates how these mathematical frameworks can provide global descriptions of string theory phenomena that are only locally accessible through conventional approaches. His publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory toward unifying higher geometric structures with quantum field theory formalisms. Alfonsi has made significant contributions to understanding the global aspects of Double Field Theory through the lens of higher Kaluza-Klein theory, connecting concepts from bundle gerbes, generalized geometry, and non-geometry. His more recent work extends into applying categorical and higher algebraic structures to quantum field theory, including research on L∞-algebras for scattering amplitudes and vertex algebras for conformal field theories. Dr. Alfonsi has received recognition for his work, including: Sapienza Excellence Program Scholarship (2015) As a Lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire, Dr. Alfonsi contributes to the academic community through teaching and organizing the Mathematical Physics seminar series. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided materials, his active publication record spanning multiple prestigious journals suggests successful research funding. His collaborations extend internationally, with co-authors from institutions including Queen Mary University of London, University of Nottingham, and New York University Abu Dhabi. Dr. Alfonsi is part of the Mathematical Physics research group at the University of Hertfordshire, where he collaborates with researchers like Charles A. S. Young. His work bridges mathematical physics, differential geometry, and theoretical physics, creating connections between abstract mathematical structures and physical theories like string theory and quantum field theory.
