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Alexey Gorshkovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Quantum Optics
• Quantum Information Science
• Condensed Matter Physics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Alexey Gorshkov is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland (UMD) affiliated with the Joint Quantum Institute (JQI) and the Quantum Information and Computer Science Laboratory (QuICS). His primary academic role is in theoretical physics, focusing on quantum optics, quantum information science, and condensed matter physics. He leads a research group exploring quantum magnetism with alkaline-earth atoms, driven-dissipative systems, topological matter, and strongly interacting photons. His work bridges AMO (atomic, molecular, and optical) systems with high-energy and condensed matter physics, emphasizing quantum simulation and novel quantum technologies like precise clocks and quantum computers. Education details are not explicitly listed, but his research collaborations with institutions like JQI and UMD suggest advanced academic training in theoretical physics. His research interests revolve around understanding and controlling quantum many-body systems, particularly in far-from-equilibrium scenarios, entanglement dynamics, and dissipation effects. He has contributed to studies on Rydberg atoms, quantum routing protocols, and error mitigation in quantum simulators. Recent articles highlight his work on quantum protocols for verifying speedups, time-independent information flow, and entanglement dynamics. His group's achievements include demonstrating one-dimensional anyons and developing methods for correlated noise estimation with quantum sensors. Awards and grants are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text, but his prolific publication record indicates sustained research impact. Labs and teams associated with him include the JQI and QuICS, where he collaborates on experimental and theoretical projects. Graduate student and postdoc positions are available in his group, focusing on areas like quantum magnetism and topological systems. His work often involves close ties with experimental groups, emphasizing practical applications of theoretical breakthroughs.

Aram Harrowمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Information Science
• Quantum Algorithms
• Quantum Computing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aram Harrow is a Professor of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) , affiliated with the MIT Center for Theoretical Physics and MIT Center for Quantum Engineering . He focuses on quantum information science and quantum algorithms , with additional interests in representation theory and optimization . His recent work explores quantum computing applications in chemical physics and statistical mechanics . Undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physics at MIT Faculty positions: MIT (2013-present), University of Washington (2010-12), University of Bristol (2005-10) Research Interests: His work bridges quantum information theory and many-body physics , including: Quantum algorithm design for chemistry and optimization Quantum circuit complexity and t-designs Entanglement dynamics in quantum systems Quantum-classical hybrid computing models Key Publications: Recent articles demonstrate quantum speedups for biomolecular free energy calculations , Hamiltonian simulation , and jet clustering algorithms . His research combines quantum complexity theory with practical implementations on near-term quantum devices. Scientific Awards: 2023 Simons Investigator 2018 APS Bennett Award 2017 IEEE Best Paper Award 2016 Kavli Frontiers Fellow Mentorship: He advises current PhD students Shankar Balasubramanian , Angus Lowe , and Norah Tan , with 12 former advisees including Anand Natarajan and Saeed Mehraban . His 2026 recruitment seeks one new graduate student.

Alexei Kitaevمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Computation
• Topological Quantum Phases
• Anyons
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alexei Kitaev is the Ronald and Maxine Linde Professor of Theoretical Physics and Mathematics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). His research focuses on quantum computation, topological quantum phases, anyons, topological insulators and superconductors, and the black hole information paradox. He has pioneered the concept of topological quantum computation, where quantum information is protected through topological properties of many-body systems. His recent publications explore quantum error correction, scrambling dynamics, and holographic principles in SYK-like models, reflecting his interdisciplinary impact on quantum physics, computer science, and condensed matter. His work on the Sachdev-Ye-Kitaev model has advanced understanding of quantum chaos and gravitational phenomena. Kitaev has received numerous accolades, including the MacArthur Award (2008), Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics (2012), Dirac Medal (2015), and Oliver Buckley Condensed Matter Prize (2017). He has taught advanced courses such as 'Quantum Computation' and 'Advanced Condensed-Matter Physics' at Caltech. Scientific Awards: MacArthur Award (2008) Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics (2012) Dirac Medal (2015) Oliver Buckley Condensed Matter Prize (2017)

Kurt Johanssonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Probability Theory
• Mathematical Physics
• Random Matrix Theory

Kurt Johansson is a Full Professor of Mathematics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden. His academic journey includes roles as Associate Professor at KTH (1993-2001) and Uppsala University (1988-1993), alongside research funded by the Swedish Natural Science Research Council (1998-2003). His primary affiliations are within the Department of Probability, Mathematical Physics & Statistics at KTH, where he also coordinates courses on Differential Equations and Fourier Analysis. Education: BSc in Physics (1982) and PhD in Mathematics (1988), both from Uppsala University. Research interests focus on Probability Theory , Mathematical Physics , and Random Matrix Theory , with contributions to stochastic models, determinantal processes, and universality in statistical mechanics. Key Awards: Wallenberg Prize (1995), Rollo Davidson Prize (2000), Göran Gustafsson Prize (2002), Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (2012), and multiple Wallenberg Scholar grants (2011-2023). Grants: Major funding from the Swedish Research Council (VR), K&A Wallenberg Foundation, and others. His research group explores Random Matrices, Stochastic Models, and Analysis , with notable work on the Arctic Circle Theorem and KPZ universality class. Recent publications analyze Brownian directed percolation and domino tilings of the Aztec diamond, reflecting his focus on interdisciplinary applications of probability and mathematical physics.

Laurens Lootensمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Quantum Physics
• Theoretical Physics
• Condensed Matter Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laurens Lootens is a Researcher in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) at the University of Cambridge. His work focuses on theoretical physics, particularly in quantum lattice models, topological phases of matter, and mathematical structures underlying quantum systems. He is affiliated with the High Energy Physics research group within DAMTP. His research interests include dualities in quantum systems, matrix product operator symmetries, conformal field theories, and tensor network methods. Lootens explores topics such as entanglement in many-body systems, symmetry-protected topological phases, and the interplay between algebraic structures and physical phenomena. Publications highlight his contributions to understanding lattice representations of dualities, topological sectors in quantum models, and critical lattice models for conformal field theories. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with computational methods, advancing both fundamental physics and quantum information science.

Donald Spectorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Supersymmetry
• Particle Theory
• Quantum Field Theory
• +۱۶ مورد دیگر

Donald Spector is Professor of Physics at Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS), where he has been a faculty member since 1989. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Harvard University (1986) and has taught at Harvard, Cornell, and the University of Utrecht. He is affiliated with the Department of Physics in the School of Natural and Social Sciences and has served as coordinator of the Engineering Program and chair of the Physics Department. Ph.D., Harvard University, 1986 A.M., Harvard University, 1983 A.B., Harvard University, 1981, magna cum laude His research centers on supersymmetry, quantum field theory, and mathematical physics, with significant contributions to Q-balls, magnetic monopoles, and duality in supersymmetric quantum mechanics. He explores the intersection of physics with number theory, set theory, and computational complexity. His interdisciplinary work spans physics and the arts, particularly music (e.g., John Cage, Terry Riley) and theatre (e.g., Waiting for Godot ). His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward foundational questions in physics and information theory, especially the application of set-theoretic forcing to generalize information theory. His work bridges theoretical physics, mathematics, and the humanities, often drawing analogies between physical principles and artistic expression. Scientific awards and honors include: Teaching awards at Harvard and Cornell NSF-NATO Postdoctoral Fellowship KITP Scholar (2005–2008) Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Visiting Fellowship Philip J. Moorad Professor of Science (2005–2010) FQXi Grant (2013–2015) Spector has been regularly funded by the National Science Foundation, FQXi, KITP, and JSPS. He has supervised student research in quantum mechanics and simulated annealing. He is a founding member and board member of the Anacapa Society, which promotes theoretical physics at undergraduate institutions. He teaches courses such as Quantum Computing, Modern Physics, and interdisciplinary seminars like Physics through Star Trek and Time Travel & Multiple Universes . He is involved in multiple labs and collaborative initiatives, including organizing workshops at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics and contributing to interdisciplinary projects at the Institute for Science and Interdisciplinary Studies. His recent work includes performing in plays and providing dramaturgical support for theatre productions.

• Theoretical Physics

Marcus Kasner is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Theoretical Physics , Department 13 - Physics, Goethe University Frankfurt. Contact: kasner@itp.uni-frankfurt.de | Office: 01.107 (Physics Building, Max-von-Laue-Str. 1, Frankfurt am Main). Research focuses on Theoretical Physics , particularly in the field of exactly solvable models of many-body physics (Winter semester 2025/26 event listed). Phone: 069/798-47806 Postal code: 60438

Sourav Sarkarمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Probability Theory
• KPZ Universality Class
• Random Growth Models
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Sourav Sarkar is a University Associate Professor in Probability at the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DPMMS), University of Cambridge (since July 2024) and a Fellow of Trinity Hall. Previously, he held positions as an Assistant Professor at DPMMS (2021–2024), Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto (2019–2021), and completed his Ph.D. in Statistics at UC Berkeley (2019) under Prof. Alan Hammond. His education includes a BSc (2013) and MSc (2015) in Statistics from the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, advised by Prof. Parthanil Roy. Research Interests : Probability theory with a focus on KPZ universality class, random growth models (e.g., last passage percolation, exclusion processes), Coulomb gas, and percolation theory. His work bridges stochastic processes, mathematical physics, and statistical mechanics. Teaching : Teaches advanced courses in Probability and Stochastic Calculus at the University of Cambridge, including Part II courses on Applied Probability and Probability & Measure. Previously taught at UC Berkeley, where he received the Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award (2019). Publications : Focuses on KPZ fixed point, geodesic properties, and phase transitions in interacting particle systems. Recent work includes studies on the directed landscape, stable random fields, and competitive erosion dynamics. Awards : Recognized for exceptional teaching at Berkeley and sustained contributions to probability theory research.

• String Theory
• Supersymmetric Field Theory
• Differential Geometry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew Neitzke is a Professor of Mathematics at Yale University, where he holds the Kline Tower office (KT 913). His research focuses on the intersection of string theory, supersymmetric field theory, and geometry, with notable contributions to spectral networks, Hitchin systems, and quantum field theory applications. He has taught advanced mathematics courses at both Yale and the University of Texas at Austin, including Vector Analysis, Differential Geometry, and Quantum Field Theory-related topics. His work bridges theoretical physics and pure mathematics, particularly in understanding geometric structures through quantum field theory frameworks. Key contributions include studies on WKB asymptotics, Stokes phenomena, and the interplay between spectral curves and topological strings. He maintains an active role in both research and education, with a prolific publication record in high-impact journals.

Yunfeng Jiangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Algebraic Geometry
• Mathematical Physics
• Moduli Spaces
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yunfeng Jiang is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Kansas, affiliated with the Department of Mathematics in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on algebraic geometry, with a particular emphasis on moduli spaces of stable maps, sheaves, and their enumerative invariants such as Gromov-Witten and Donaldson-Thomas invariants. His work intersects theoretical physics, including string theory and gauge theory, exploring connections between algebraic structures and physical theories. Recent research has addressed smoothing of surface singularities, equivariant geometry, and the interplay between birational geometry and enumerative invariants. He has contributed to the study of moduli spaces of general type surfaces, Vafa-Witten invariants, and S-duality conjectures on K3 surfaces. His work often involves advanced techniques like virtual fundamental classes and obstruction theories. Jiang has taught extensively at KU, including courses on linear algebra, calculus, algebraic topology, and specialized topics in algebraic geometry. His research is supported by the NSF (DMS-2401484) and has been disseminated through over 50 peer-reviewed publications in top journals like *Mathematische Annalen*, *Advances in Mathematics*, and *Pure and Applied Mathematics Quarterly*. His research trends emphasize geometric structures in higher dimensions, moduli problems, and applications to physics, with notable contributions to the quantum cohomology of moduli spaces and the study of root stacks in algebraic geometry.

Gourab Rayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Probability Theory
• Statistical Physics
• Stochastic Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gourab Ray is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Victoria, Faculty of Science. He holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. His research focuses on the intersection of probability theory, geometry, and mathematical physics, particularly large-scale patterns in stochastic models inspired by physics. Key areas include random planar maps, random walks, lattice spin models, dimer models, Gaussian free field properties, and Liouville quantum gravity. Recent work emphasizes establishing Gaussian free field-like behaviors in dimer models across various graphs and surfaces. He teaches courses such as MATH 236: Introduction to Real Analysis and MATH 555: Topics in Probability. His publications span leading journals including Inventiones Mathematicae , Annals of Probability , and Probability Theory and Related Fields . Notable contributions include studies on unimodular hyperbolic triangulations, half-planar map classifications, and conformal invariance in dimer models. No specific awards are listed for Dr. Ray, though his work has been recognized in peer-reviewed venues. He actively contributes to academic service, including roles on graduate committees and research collaborations. His research group engages with theoretical and applied aspects of probability theory, often bridging discrete and continuous mathematical frameworks.

Bruno Nachtergaeleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematical Physics
• Quantum Spin Systems
• Statistical Mechanics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bruno Nachtergaele is a Professor of Mathematical Physics at the University of California, Davis , affiliated with the Department of Mathematics. His research focuses on Mathematical Physics , with particular emphasis on equilibrium and non-equilibrium statistical mechanics, quantum spin systems, and quantum information theory. Applications include condensed matter physics and materials science. His work explores foundational aspects of quantum many-body systems, including Lieb-Robinson bounds, topological order, and fractional quantum Hall effects. He has contributed to understanding gapped phases, symmetry breaking, and dynamics in quantum spin chains. Notably, he received the LeRoy Apker Award for his research contributions. His publications highlight advancements in quasi-locality bounds for lattice systems, spectral gaps in fractional quantum Hall systems, and the study of anyonic excitations. He has also co-edited special issues in journals like Journal of Mathematical Physics , reflecting his leadership in the field. Dr. Nachtergaele’s research bridges abstract mathematical techniques with real-world condensed matter phenomena, contributing to both theoretical frameworks and applied insights in quantum technologies.

• Topological Quantum Computing
• Quantum Information
• Low-dimensional Topology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shawn Xingshan Cui is Associate Professor in the Departments of Mathematics and Physics & Astronomy at Purdue University. His research bridges low-dimensional topology, quantum field theory, and quantum information science, with focus on topological quantum computation and tensor category applications. His work develops mathematical frameworks for topological quantum computing using knot theory, Hopf algebras, and modular tensor categories. Recent publications explore quantum error correction in topological codes (Kitaev model, toric code), non-semisimple invariants of 3-/4-manifolds, and quantum circuit implementations. He leads research on constructing fault-tolerant quantum gates using topological phases and anyonic braiding. Current projects investigate Floquet codes, fracton models, and the application of neural networks to quantum state representation. His SIAM News article 'Fighting Errors with Space' highlights spatial approaches to quantum error correction. He supervises graduate students working on quantum algorithms, topological phases of matter, and mathematical foundations of quantum computation. Teaching includes MA 261: Multivariate Calculus and specialized topics in topological quantum computation.

Don Zagierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Number Theory
• Algebraic Geometry
• Modular Forms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Don Zagier is a distinguished mathematician holding positions as Scientific Member and former Director at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in Bonn. He has been a Professor at the University of Bonn, University of Maryland, Kyushu University, University of Utrecht, and Collège de France. His work bridges number theory, algebraic geometry, topology, and mathematical physics. Born in 1951, he studied at MIT (1966–1968), earned a D.Phil. from Oxford (1971), and completed his habilitation at Bonn (1975). He has held roles in the Sonderforschungsbereich (SFB) Theoretische Mathematik, served as ICTP Distinguished Staff Associate since 2014, and is an Honorary Member of the London Mathematical Society (2019). Research interests include modular forms, zeta functions, quantum invariants, and algebraic geometry. Notable works include studies on the Birch-Swinnerton-Dyer conjecture, polylogarithms, and the theory of Jacobi forms. His contributions span over 200 publications, including foundational texts like Zetafunktionen und quadratische Körper (1981) and co-edited volumes on modular forms. His awards include the Carus Prize (1984), Frank Nelson Cole Prize (1987), and Karl Georg Christian von Staudt Prize (2001). Research trends in his articles focus on modular forms, knot theory, quantum topology, and the interplay between number theory and geometry. Grants and collaborations are extensive, though specifics remain unspecified. He leads research at the MPI and contributes to global mathematical communities through educational initiatives and editorial roles in journals like Communications in Number Theory and Physics .

• Mathematical Physics
• Integrable Systems
• Superconductivity Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Edwin Langmann is a Professor of Physics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. He holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics from the University of Vienna (1990) and has held academic positions including Assistant Professor at KTH (1994–1998), Postdoc at the University of British Columbia (1991–1994), and various roles at Swedish institutions since 2000. His research focuses on mathematical physics, integrable systems, and superconductivity theory, with contributions to quantum many-body systems and exactly solvable models. Affiliations: Department of Condensed Matter Theory, KTH Royal Institute of Technology Educations: PhD (Theoretical Physics, University of Vienna, 1990), M.Sc. (Technical Physics, TU Graz, 1986) Langmann teaches courses in physics and mathematical methods, advising numerous master’s theses. His work bridges theoretical physics and mathematics, addressing topics like Calogero-Sutherland models, fractional quantum Hall effects, and Hubbard model phase diagrams. Recent research includes antiferromagnetic order in 3D systems and BCS superconductivity with finite-range potentials. He has supervised students including Frode Boman (2021), Max Oliveberg (2021), and Charles Gilljam (2020). His publications span journals such as Communications in Mathematical Physics and Physical Review B , emphasizing integrable systems and quantum field theory.