جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Symplectic topology
• Homological Mirror Symmetry
• Floer theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alexander Ritter is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Mathematical Institute and Wadham College. Holding a PhD from MIT (2009), he maintains active research and teaching roles, including Michaelmas 2025 Linear Algebra instruction. Education PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 2009 Research Focus Professor Ritter specializes in symplectic topology, homological mirror symmetry, Floer theory, and Gromov-Witten theory. His work bridges symplectic geometry with algebraic geometry through quantum cohomology invariants, Fukaya categories, and spectral sequence techniques. Key innovations include filtrations on quantum cohomology using C*-actions and Morse-Bott-Floer theory to analyze semiprojective toric manifolds and singularities. Publication Evolution Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal intensified collaboration with Filip Živanović on quantum cohomology filtrations, yielding eight joint papers. This work integrates Hilbert-Poincaré series, equivariant cohomology, and McKay correspondence applications, demonstrating progression from foundational symplectic cohomology (2009-2013) toward geometric topology and birational geometry implications. Honors and Recognition Junior Research Fellowship, Trinity College, Cambridge (2009-2013) Research Fellowship, MIT (2007-2008) McCormick Fellowship, University of Chicago (2004-2006) Rouse Ball Prize & Heilbronn Prize, Trinity College, Cambridge (2003) Senior/Junior Scholarships, Trinity College, Cambridge (2001-2002, 2023) Research Funding As Principal Investigator for EPSRC grant EP/Z535977/1 (2025-2028; £806K), he leads research on "Orbifold Floer cohomology and birational geometry." Previously, he served as Co-Investigator with Dominic Joyce on EPSRC grant EP/T012749/1 (2019; £653K) exploring Bridgeland stability in Fukaya categories of Calabi–Yau 2–folds. Academic Environment Based in Oxford's Geometry research group, Ritter collaborates extensively within symplectic topology networks. His 2022-2023 Visiting Associate Professorship at Stanford University underscores international recognition, while consistent teaching of advanced courses (e.g., Morse homology, Algebraic Topology) reflects commitment to graduate education.

David R. Morrisonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematical Physics
• Algebraic Geometry
• String Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David R. Morrison is a Professor of Physics and Mathematics at the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB). He holds offices in both the Department of Physics (Broida 6135) and the Department of Mathematics (South Hall 6708). His research focuses on interdisciplinary areas bridging mathematics and theoretical physics. Research Interests: Morrison's work spans Mathematical Physics , with emphasis on Special Holonomy in Geometry, Analysis, and Physics , Quantum Fields and Strings , and collaborations with the Simons Collaboration . He also engages with Geometry, Topology , and Algebraic Geometry through seminars and projects like the Symmetry Seminar and QFT and Geometry initiatives. His affiliations include the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP) and the High Energy Theory Group . Professional Involvement: Morrison serves on editorial boards, participates in conferences on string theory and algebraic geometry, and contributes to the UCSB Distinguished Lectures in the Mathematical Sciences . He mentors postdoctoral scholars through targeted visiting positions in Mathematics and High Energy Physics. Scientific Awards: Distinguished Professor (UCSB)

Mark Troddenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cosmology
• High Energy Theory
• Dark Energy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mark Trodden is the Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences and Thomas S. Gates Jr. Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pennsylvania. He previously served as the Fay R. and Eugene L. Langberg Professor of Physics, Department Chair, and Co-Director of the Center for Particle Cosmology. His career includes faculty roles at Syracuse University (2000–2009) and visiting positions at Case Western Reserve University and Cornell University. Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Physics, Brown University (1992–1995) Advanced Study in Mathematics, University of Cambridge (1990–1991) M.A. in Mathematics, University of Cambridge (1987–1990) Trodden’s research focuses on the intersection of cosmology and particle physics, addressing fundamental questions such as the nature of dark energy, dark matter, the baryon asymmetry of the universe, inflation, and modified gravity theories. His work explores how cosmological data can constrain physics beyond the Standard Model and general relativity. His publications span topics like dark energy models , inflationary spacetimes , topological defects , and BPS states in supersymmetric theories , reflecting his expertise in connecting high-energy physics to cosmological observations. At Penn, Trodden has held editorial roles for journals like Physics Letters B and Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics , and has contributed to collaborative workshops advancing cosmology and particle physics.

Sean Carrollمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cosmology
• Quantum Mechanics
• General Relativity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sean Carroll serves as the Homewood Professor of Natural Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University and holds External Faculty status at the Santa Fe Institute. His research bridges cosmology, quantum mechanics, and philosophy, focusing on foundational questions about spacetime emergence, quantum interpretation, and complexity across cosmic scales. Carroll earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1993. His academic trajectory reflects deep engagement with theoretical physics and philosophical inquiry, culminating in his current named professorship at Johns Hopkins. Carroll's research centers on the intersection of physics and philosophy, with significant contributions to quantum foundations, cosmology, and the nature of emergence. He is a leading proponent of the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics and has pioneered work on the thermodynamic arrow of time, quantum decoherence, and the fine-tuning of initial cosmic conditions. His recent investigations explore discretized quantum systems, holographic principles in gravity, and the philosophical implications of quantum gravity. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals a pronounced shift toward computational approaches in quantum gravity, with increasing emphasis on finite-dimensional Hilbert spaces and GPU-accelerated modeling. His work consistently integrates quantum information theory with cosmological questions, particularly examining how spacetime geometry emerges from quantum entanglement and how complexity evolves in closed systems. Carroll's scientific recognition includes: National Science Foundation Fellowship NASA Fellowship Sloan Research Fellowship Packard Fellowship Fellow of the American Physical Society American Institute of Physics Award Fellow of the Royal Society Guggenheim Fellowship Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science His research has been sustained through major fellowships from NSF, NASA, Sloan, and Packard foundations, enabling interdisciplinary collaborations across physics and philosophy. Carroll actively mentors graduate students at Johns Hopkins and contributes to public discourse through his popular science books (including the Biggest Ideas in the Universe series) and the weekly Mindscape podcast. As Fractal Faculty at the Santa Fe Institute, Carroll participates in cross-disciplinary research on complex systems, exploring how emergent phenomena arise from fundamental physical laws. His work bridges theoretical physics with broader questions about complexity in biological, cognitive, and social systems.

Kevin Costelloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematical Physics
• Quantum Field Theory
• String Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kevin Costello is a Professor and the Krembil William Rowan Hamilton Chair in Theoretical Physics at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. His research focuses on mathematical physics, particularly exploring string theory and quantum field theory through rigorous mathematical frameworks. Key areas include twisted holography, integrable systems, and the AdS/CFT correspondence. He holds prestigious awards such as the Royal Society Fellowship and the Leonard Eisenbud Prize for Mathematics and Physics. Costello’s work bridges advanced mathematical techniques with foundational questions in theoretical physics. His recent contributions include studies on celestial holography, self-dual gauge theories, and factorization algebras. He actively participates in academic seminars and teaches graduate courses on mathematical physics, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding quantum phenomena. Awards: Royal Society Fellow (2018), Berwick Prize (2017), Leonard Eisenbud Prize (2020). Research Themes: Mathematical foundations of string theory, holographic dualities, integrable systems in gauge theories. His publications often explore cutting-edge topics like holographic correspondences in asymptotically flat spacetimes and algebraic structures in quantum field theory. Costello collaborates widely, contributing to both theoretical advancements and pedagogical initiatives in mathematical physics.

• Quantum Field Theory
• Scattering Amplitudes
• Gravitation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Julio Parra-Martinez is a Permanent Professor at the Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques (IHES) since 2024. Originally from Spain, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Valencia, followed by a MASt in Applied Mathematics from the University of Cambridge in 2015, and a PhD in Physics from UCLA in 2020. Prior to joining IHES, he was a Sherman Fairchild Prize Postdoctoral Fellow at Caltech for three years and an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia for one year. His educational background includes: Undergraduate: University of Valencia, Spain MASt in Applied Mathematics: University of Cambridge (2015) PhD in Physics: University of California Los Angeles (2020) Parra-Martinez is a theoretical physicist specializing in quantum field theory, scattering amplitudes, gravitation, effective field theories, and string theory. His recent work focuses on importing techniques from particle physics to classical general relativity, with applications to gravitational-wave and black-hole physics. He has made significant contributions to understanding how scattering amplitude techniques, originally developed for particle colliders, can be applied to gravitational systems. His research bridges the gap between quantum field theory and classical gravity, particularly in the context of binary black hole systems and gravitational wave emission. His publication record shows a consistent focus on using scattering amplitude methods to tackle problems in gravitational physics. Over the past five years, he has published extensively on post-Minkowskian expansions, gravitational waveforms, soft theorems, and connections between quantum field theory and classical gravity. His work often involves collaborations with leading researchers in the field and demonstrates how techniques from particle physics can be adapted to gravitational systems, particularly in the context of extreme mass ratio binaries and gravitational wave physics. Among his notable scientific achievements are: Mayhew Prize (2015) Fulbright Fellowship (2015-2020) Sherman Fairchild Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship Parra-Martinez is actively involved in the theoretical physics community, with numerous upcoming seminars, talks, and lectures scheduled through 2026 at institutions worldwide including ICTP Trieste, Universidade de Sao Paulo, University of Southampton, and others. His research program continues to explore the connections between particle physics techniques and gravitational physics, with particular emphasis on gravitational wave astronomy and black hole physics.

Benjamin Gammageمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Geometry
• Algebra
• Mathematical physics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Gammage is a Benjamin Peirce Fellow in the Department of Mathematics at Harvard University. Beginning in Summer 2025, he will transition to an Assistant Professor position at the University of Toronto. His academic journey includes a PhD from UC Berkeley under David Nadler, where his thesis focused on microlocal sheaves and mirror symmetry, and an undergraduate degree with honors from the University of Chicago. Dr. Gammage's research centers on quantum geometry, exploring the deep connections between geometry, algebra, and mathematical physics. His work particularly focuses on homological mirror symmetry and 3d mirror symmetry, investigating how quantum field theories reveal profound relationships between seemingly different geometric spaces. He has made significant contributions to understanding how the structure of SYZ fibrations mediates mirror symmetry and how perverse schobers can categorify aspects of geometric representation theory. His research has followed a clear trajectory from foundational work on mirror symmetry for affine hypersurfaces toward increasingly sophisticated structures in 3-dimensional field theories. The most recent publications demonstrate a progression from studying 1- and 2-dimensional quantum field theories toward fully categorified 3d mirror symmetry, revealing deep structural connections between representation theory and symplectic geometry. 2023-present: Principal Investigator, NSF DMS grant #2305257 2020: NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2019: Kenneth Ribet and Lisa Goldberg Award in Algebra 2015: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship 2014: Paul R. Cohen Prize Dr. Gammage has served as a minor thesis advisor for Grant Barkley (2022) and has been actively involved in mentoring through Harvard's Graduate Admissions Committee and as a Math Includes mentor. His research is supported by significant grant funding, including his current NSF grant. He has organized numerous seminars including the Open Neighborhood Seminar, Relative Langlands seminar, and various topics in mirror symmetry and string theory. His collaborative work spans multiple institutions, with frequent collaborations at institutions including the University of Toronto, UC Berkeley, and various international research centers. His research program bridges pure mathematics with theoretical physics, creating new frameworks for understanding geometric structures through quantum field theory perspectives.

• Representation Theory
• Tensor Categories
• Lie Algebras
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Pavel Etingof is Professor of Mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Department of Mathematics, where he has been a distinguished faculty member for many years. He serves as the Chief Research Adviser of MIT-PRIMES, an all-year high school math research program that provides exceptional research opportunities for talented high school students. Additionally, he holds the prestigious position of Editor-in-Chief of Selecta Mathematica. Professor Etingof's research spans multiple advanced areas of pure mathematics with a particular focus on representation theory, tensor categories, Lie algebras, Hecke algebras, and algebraic structures. His work consistently bridges algebra, geometry, and mathematical physics, revealing deep connections between abstract algebraic structures and physical phenomena. His research has evolved to increasingly explore tensor categories in positive characteristic, connections between representation theory and fractal structures, and applications to quantum field theory. His recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate continued productivity and innovation, with numerous papers on tensor categories in various characteristics, representation theory of Lie groups, and connections to mathematical physics. These works show sophisticated exploration of representation theory in prime characteristic, novel applications to quantum field theory, and deep investigations into the structure of tensor categories. Editor-in-Chief of Selecta Mathematica Chief Research Adviser of MIT-PRIMES Professor Etingof has mentored numerous Ph.D. students at MIT and other institutions, establishing a significant mathematical genealogy in representation theory. His teaching includes advanced courses on algebraic groups, Lie theory, representation theory, and specialized topics. He has also co-organized many student seminars on cutting-edge mathematical topics including Deligne categories, symplectic reflection algebras, quantum cohomology, and double affine Hecke algebras, fostering collaborative research environments for students and colleagues.

Maxim Kontsevichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematical Physics
• Algebraic Geometry
• Deformation Quantization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Maxim Kontsevich is a permanent professor at the Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques (IHÉS), holding the AXA Chair for Mathematics since 1995 and a visiting chair at Rutgers University (one month annually since 1997). Born in 1964 in Khimki, USSR, he earned his PhD from Bonn University in 1992. His career includes visiting positions at Harvard, the Institute for Advanced Study, and Berkeley, where he was a professor from 1993 to 1995. His research spans mathematical physics, algebraic geometry, and non-commutative geometry. Notable contributions include deformation quantization, mirror symmetry, and motivic integration. His work bridges algebraic structures with geometric and physical concepts, influencing areas like topological field theories, string theory, and integrable systems. Awardees of Fields Medal (1998), Crafoord Prize (2008), and Breakthrough Prize (2014), he also holds editorial roles at Compositio Mathematica and Publications Mathématiques IHÉS. His over 50 publications explore advanced topics such as quantum cohomology, Hodge theory, and categorical structures in geometry.

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.

• Algebraic Geometry
• Hodge Theory
• Mathematical Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matt Kerr is a Professor of Mathematics at Washington University in St. Louis, where he has been affiliated since 2010. He holds a doctorate in Mathematics from Princeton University (2003) and has held prior positions at UCLA, the Max Planck Institute, the University of Chicago, and Durham University. His research focuses on Algebraic Geometry, Hodge Theory, and Mathematical Physics, with notable contributions to period maps, normal functions, and the arithmetic of motives. He has been awarded the Guido L. Weiss Teaching and Service Award (2024), a Simons Foundation Travel Grant (2024-2029), and the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship (1996-1997). Dr. Kerr has organized numerous conferences, including the Western Algebraic Geometry Symposium (2023), and co-edited volumes such as Period Domains, Algebraic Cycles, and Arithmetic . He currently supervises four Ph.D. students (Xiaojiang Cheng, RJ Acuna, Devin Akman, Rachel Wu) and has mentored postdoctoral researchers like Ivan Horozov and Patricio Gallardo. His teaching spans advanced graduate courses (e.g., Complex Analysis, Algebraic Geometry) and undergraduate programs, including contributions to the Washington University Math Circle and the National Alliance for Doctoral Studies mentorship initiative. His work bridges pure mathematics and theoretical physics, particularly through studies of Feynman integrals, Calabi-Yau varieties, and quantum curves. He is actively involved in academic service, including roles on hiring committees, grant reviewing, and mentoring programs. Recent research themes include regulators of algebraic cycles, singularities in Hodge theory, and compactifications of moduli spaces. Grants: NSF grants (2011–2024), FRG grants, Simons Foundation awards, and EPSRC funding. Awards: Multiple teaching and service recognitions, including the 2024 Weiss Award. Publications: Over 40 peer-reviewed articles and books, including collaborations with leading mathematicians like Phillip Griffiths and Spencer Bloch.

Tim Cohenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Particle Physics
• Large Hadron Collider Phenomenology
• Effective Field Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tim Cohen is an Associate Professor of Physics at the University of Oregon, with affiliations at CERN and EPFL's Lausanne Theory Physics Laboratory. He is based at the Institute for Fundamental Science within the Department of Physics at the University of Oregon's College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on theoretical particle physics, particularly exploring phenomena beyond the Standard Model. Dr. Cohen's research interests center on particle physics beyond the Standard Model, with specific expertise in Large Hadron Collider phenomenology, effective field theory, electroweak naturalness, and dark matter. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with experimental possibilities at major particle physics facilities. His research program encompasses both theoretical developments in quantum field theory and practical applications to collider physics and cosmology. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on effective field theory applications, de Sitter space physics, and dark sector phenomenology. His work demonstrates sophisticated mathematical approaches to problems in quantum field theory while maintaining connections to observable phenomena at particle colliders and in cosmological settings. He frequently collaborates with researchers across institutions including CERN, EPFL, and various US universities. Dr. Cohen serves as a senior researcher with active roles at multiple institutions, contributing to major collaborative efforts such as the Snowmass community planning process for particle physics. His work appears in leading journals including Journal of High Energy Physics, Physical Review D, and Physics Letters B, demonstrating consistent productivity and impact in the field. His research group operates within the Institute for Fundamental Science at the University of Oregon, with additional connections to theoretical physics groups at CERN and EPFL. This international collaboration network enables him to work at the intersection of theoretical developments and experimental frontiers in particle physics.

Raphael Boussoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Gravity
• Theoretical Cosmology
• String Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Raphael Bousso is a Professor and holds the Chancellor's Chair in Physics at the University of California, Berkeley, within the Department of Physics. He maintains strong affiliations with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) and the Berkeley Center for Theoretical Physics, reflecting his dual institutional presence in theoretical physics research. His academic journey commenced with a Ph.D. from Cambridge University in 1998, followed by pivotal postdoctoral appointments at Stanford University and the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics. In 2002/03, he was a fellow at Harvard University's physics department and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study before joining UC Berkeley in July 2003. Bousso's research centers on quantum gravity and theoretical cosmology , where he confronts fundamental conflicts between quantum mechanics and general relativity. His seminal work on the black hole information paradox—particularly the 'firewall paradox'—challenges whether information is preserved during black hole evaporation. He has pioneered the covariant entropy conjecture and quantum focusing conjecture, reshaping understanding of holography. His landscape research in string theory provides critical frameworks for explaining the cosmological constant and matter abundance coincidences. Analysis of his publication record reveals persistent focus on holographic principles applied to black holes and cosmology. His work consistently bridges abstract quantum gravity concepts with observable cosmological phenomena, demonstrating exceptional continuity in addressing the measurement problem in eternal inflation and the implications of string theory's landscape. No specific scientific awards are documented in the provided materials, though his Chancellor's Chair appointment signifies institutional recognition of his scholarly impact. While student advising details are absent from the source text, his leadership of the Bousso Group drives collaborative research in quantum gravity. The text provides no explicit grant information, though his sustained publication output implies active research funding. He directs the Bousso Group at UC Berkeley, which serves as the primary research hub for exploring holography, black hole physics, and cosmological implications of string theory through theoretical and mathematical approaches.

Yang Liمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Calabi-Yau metrics
• Special Lagrangians
• Special holonomy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yang Li is a Royal Society University Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics within the Faculty of Mathematics. His research lies at the intersection of differential geometry, complex geometry, and mathematical physics, with a focus on foundational structures in string theory and mirror symmetry. Dr. Li's primary research interests center on Calabi-Yau metrics , special Lagrangian submanifolds , special holonomy , and gauge theory . His work explores the geometric behavior of Calabi-Yau manifolds under degeneration, addressing fundamental questions about metric collapse, diameter bounds, and the structure of singular limits. He has made significant contributions to the SYZ conjecture through constructions of explicit metrics and analysis of fibrations, while his gauge theory research examines singular connections and their topological implications. His publication record demonstrates a strong trajectory in geometric analysis, with recent work establishing uniform diameter bounds for collapsing Calabi-Yau metrics, developing non-Archimedean approaches to the SYZ conjecture, and proving uniqueness results for tangent cones of special Lagrangians. The research spans both theoretical developments in metric geometry and concrete constructions of geometric structures. Notable recognition includes the prestigious Royal Society University Research Fellowship , which supports his independent research program at Cambridge. Actively recruiting PhD students for October 2025 entry Research supported by Royal Society funding Dr. Li maintains an active research program within Cambridge's world-leading Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics, collaborating with leading geometers including Valentino Tosatti and Tristan Collins. His work bridges abstract geometric theory with applications to theoretical physics, particularly in understanding the geometric foundations of mirror symmetry.

• Gravitational wave detection
• Gravitational wave data analysis
• Early universe cosmology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Bruce Allen is the Director of the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Hannover, Germany, where he also heads the Observational Relativity and Cosmology department. He holds dual academic appointments as Honorary Professor of Physics at Leibniz Universität Hannover and Adjunct Professor of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA. His career spans over three decades in gravitational physics research, with a leadership role in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration from 1997 to 2018. Dr. Allen's research focuses on gravitational wave detection and data analysis, early universe cosmology, de Sitter space, curved-space quantum field theory, cosmic strings, inflationary models of the early universe, and gravitational radiation emission by cosmic strings. His work extends to large-scale cluster computing and public distributed computing projects like Einstein@Home, which has led to significant discoveries in gravitational wave astronomy. His recent publications demonstrate expertise in pulsar timing arrays, Hellings-Downs correlation analysis, and optimization of computational methods for gravitational wave detection. Allen's scientific contributions have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards including the Richard A. Isaacson Award (2020), the Bruno Rossi Prize (2017), the Princess of Asturias Award (2017), and the Special Breakthrough Prize (2016), all shared with the LIGO team for groundbreaking gravitational wave discoveries. He is also an Elected Fellow of both the American Physical Society and the Institute of Physics, UK. As a research leader, Allen has secured approximately $10 million in research funding from the National Science Foundation (1987-2018) and has mentored numerous students and researchers in gravitational physics. His work on Einstein@Home has engaged the public in scientific discovery through distributed computing, leading to several important astrophysical findings including gamma-ray pulsar discoveries.