جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• General Relativity
• Theoretical Physics
• Black Hole Mechanics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Harvey Reall is a Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge , affiliated with the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) and a Fellow of Trinity College . His research focuses on General Relativity and Effective Field Theory , particularly in the context of black hole mechanics , higher-dimensional gravity , and cosmic censorship . He has held prestigious positions including a Royal Society University Research Fellowship from 2005 to 2013. Education: PhD from DAMTP, University of Cambridge. Previous Appointments: Lecturer at the University of Nottingham (2005-2007); Postdoctoral positions at the Kavli Institute (2003-2005), Queen Mary University of London (2000-2003), and University of California, Santa Barbara (2003-2005). Reall's work explores the uniqueness and stability of black holes , causality in gravitational theories , and effective field theory approaches to gravity . His recent publications address nonperturbative second law formulations , event horizon dynamics , and axisymmetry theorems in extended theories of gravity. He has supervised numerous researchers including Aidan McSharry (2025-) , Maxime Gadioux (2022-) , and Iain Davies (2020-24) , contributing to the training of the next generation of physicists. Scientific Awards: Royal Society University Research Fellow (2005-2013)

• Quantum Information Theory
• Quantum Many-Body Systems
• Quantum Dissipative Evolutions
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Angela Capel Cuevas is an Assistant Professor of Quantum Information Theory/Theoretical Quantum Computation at the University of Cambridge's Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP). Previously, she held a Junior Professorship at Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (2021-2024) and was an MCQST Distinguished PostDoc at TU München (2020-2021). Her research focuses on the intersection of quantum information theory and quantum many-body systems, particularly studying thermalization dynamics via quantum functional inequalities. She is a recipient of the Simons Emmy Noether Fellowship and Forbes 30 Under 30 (Spain 2023). Education: PhD in Mathematics, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid/ICMAT (2015-2019) Master in Computational Engineering and Mathematics, URV/UOC (2016-2018) Bachelor in Mathematics, Universidad de Granada (2009-2014) Research: Angela's work applies analytic and geometric tools to quantum systems, emphasizing decay of correlations in Gibbs states and quantum dissipative evolutions. Key topics include entropy inequalities, modified logarithmic Sobolev inequalities, and thermalization rates in spin chains. Her recent work bridges quantum functional analysis with practical implications for quantum computing and thermalization phenomena. Grants & Roles: PI of CRC TRR 352 'Mathematics of Many-Body Quantum Systems' (7M€) Co-PI of QuantERA project TouQan (1.25M€) Organized workshops at BIRS and Tübingen (2023-2024) Awards: Simons Emmy Noether Fellowship (2023) Forbes 30 Under 30 (2023) Vicent Caselles RSME-FBBVA Award (2022) Labs/Teams: Leads a group studying quantum dissipative systems and thermalization at DAMTP. Collaborates with institutions globally on quantum functional inequalities and Gibbs state properties.

• Geometric Topology
• Geometric Group Theory
• Low-Dimensional Topology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Harry Hyungryul Baik is a Tenured Associate Professor at KAIST's Department of Mathematical Sciences since 2017. He holds a PhD from Cornell University (2014) and a B.S. from KAIST (2009), advised by William Thurston, John Hubbard, and Dylan Thurston. His research focuses on geometric topology, geometric group theory, and low-dimensional topology, with notable contributions to mapping class groups, Kleinian groups, and Teichmüller theory. Education: PhD in Mathematics (Cornell, 2014), B.S. in Mathematics (KAIST, 2009). Key research areas include asymptotic translation lengths, laminar groups, and circular orders of groups. He co-leads the KAIST-KIAS joint research group 2K-GATE as Director, emphasizing collaboration between topologists. Research highlights: Characterization of Fuchsian groups via laminations, unsmoothability of mapping class group actions on 1-manifolds, and exponential torsion growth in random 3-manifolds. His work bridges topology with dynamical systems and geometric group theory, often involving collaborations with institutions like KIAS and MPIM. Awards include the Sangsan Prize (2018), Young-KAST membership (2020–2023), and multiple grants from Samsung and POSCO. He advises 7 PhD students and has mentored 15+ alumni, many of whom hold postdoc positions globally. His lab actively hosts conferences like the KAIST Geometric Topology Fair. Labs/Teams: Director of 2K-GATE (KAIST-KIAS), core member of the KAIST Topology Research Group, collaborator with international networks including the Harvard-MIT-Princeton topology axis.

• Condensed Matter Physics
• High Energy Physics
• Quantum Information Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas Faulkner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he has been a faculty member since 2014. His research bridges condensed matter physics, high energy physics, and quantum information science through the framework of holographic duality (AdS/CFT correspondence), exploring connections between quantum field theories and gravitational theories. Dr. Faulkner received his BSc in Physics from the University of Melbourne in 2003 and his PhD from MIT in 2009 under Hong Liu and Krishna Rajagopal. He held postdoctoral positions at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (2009-2012) and the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton (2012-2013) before joining the Illinois faculty. His primary research focuses on three interconnected areas: entanglement entropy as a tool to study quantum phases and gravity; string-inspired models of strongly correlated phenomena including non-Fermi liquids and quantum criticality; and holographic approaches to QCD under extreme conditions. His work leverages theoretical tools from both condensed matter and string theory communities to address fundamental questions in quantum gravity and many-body physics. Dr. Faulkner's publication record shows an evolving research trajectory from early work on strange metal transport and QCD applications toward increasingly sophisticated investigations of entanglement structure, quantum information aspects of holography, and fundamental constraints on quantum field theories. His recent work demonstrates deep connections between quantum information theory, gravitational physics, and condensed matter phenomena. DOE Early Career Award (2018) DARPA Young Faculty Award (2015) Dr. Faulkner has taught a comprehensive range of physics courses from undergraduate College Physics to advanced graduate-level field theory courses. His research program receives significant external funding, supporting his investigations into the quantum structure of spacetime and its connections to condensed matter phenomena. He participates in a vibrant research ecosystem exploring the quantum information foundations of spacetime geometry, contributing to collaborative efforts that are reshaping our understanding of the relationship between quantum mechanics and gravity.

Raquel Fernándezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Linguistics
• Dialogue Systems
• Cognitive Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Raquel Fernández is Full Professor of Computational Linguistics and Dialogue Systems at the University of Amsterdam, where she leads the Dialogue Modelling Group at the Institute for Logic, Language & Computation (ILLC). As Vice-Director for Research at ILLC and a Fellow of the ELLIS Society, she bridges computational linguistics, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence through her research on language use in multimodal and conversational contexts. PhD in Computational Linguistics from King's College London Prior research positions at University of Potsdam and Stanford University's CSLI Her work explores how cognitive constraints, social interaction, and perception shape language use, with a focus on: Visually-grounded language processing Multimodal dialogue modeling Model uncertainty and calibration Language grounding in multimodal data Language learning and semantic change Dialogue reference resolution Recent publications analyze multimodal reasoning limitations, cross-lingual knowledge consistency, and uncertainty modeling in dialogue systems. She has received multiple accolades including an ERC Consolidator Grant , NWO VENI/VIDI/Aspasia fellowships , and EMNLP/GenBench awards . Outstanding Paper Award (EMNLP 2023) Best Data Award (GenBench Workshop 2023) ELLIS Society Fellow ERC Consolidator Grant #819455 recipient NWO VENI/VIDI/Aspasia awardee As a leader in academic service, she serves on the SIGDAT Executive Committee and chairs multiple conference committees. Her lab develops models for multimodal dialogue, visual storytelling, and grounded language understanding.

Jorge Eduardo Pinto Santosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• General Relativity
• Quantum Gravity
• Gravitational Aspects of String Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Jorge Eduardo Pinto Santos holds the position of Professor of Theoretical Physics at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) at the University of Cambridge. His career includes roles as Reader (2018–2022), Lecturer (2013–2018), and a Junior Visiting Professorship at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton (2019–2020). He completed his Ph.D. at DAMTP between 2006 and 2010, followed by postdoctoral fellowships at Stanford University (2013–2014) and the University of California, Santa Barbara (2010–2013). His research focuses on general relativity, quantum gravity, and gravitational aspects of string theory. Key areas include numerical relativity and applications of general relativity to condensed matter physics via holography. Notable contributions involve studies on black hole binaries, extremal black holes, and the AdS/CFT correspondence. His recent work explores topics such as spinning black binaries in de Sitter space, gravitational instabilities in anti-de Sitter space, and entanglement islands in higher dimensions. He is affiliated with the High Energy Physics and Relativity and Gravitation research groups at DAMTP. His advising record includes seven doctoral students, with ongoing supervision of William Boyce (2024–present) and John Crump (2021–present). Publications highlight interdisciplinary advances, including investigations into black hole thermodynamics, cosmic censorship violations, and holographic models of condensed matter systems. His research bridges fundamental physics and numerical methods, addressing both theoretical and applied questions in gravitational physics.

Andre Wibisonoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Optimization
• Sampling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andre Wibisono serves as Assistant Professor in Yale University's Department of Computer Science with a secondary appointment in Statistics & Data Science, joining the faculty in 2021 after postdoctoral research at University of Wisconsin-Madison and Georgia Institute of Technology. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Computer Science, UC Berkeley M.A. in Statistics, UC Berkeley M.Eng. in Computer Science, MIT S.B. in Mathematics and Computer Science, MIT Wibisono's research focuses on algorithm design for machine learning through optimization, sampling, and game theory , leveraging dynamical systems and information theory to develop accelerated discrete-time algorithms from continuous dynamics. His work provides theoretical foundations for efficient machine learning systems with applications in generative modeling and constrained optimization. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate consistent innovation in Hamiltonian-based optimization , constrained-space sampling , and min-max game convergence , characterized by rigorous mathematical analysis connecting continuous dynamics to discrete algorithms. Key trends include randomized integration for acceleration, phi-divergence convergence guarantees, and symplectic geometry applications to mirror descent. Scientific recognition includes: NSF CAREER Award for developing algorithmic frameworks bridging continuous and discrete dynamics He actively mentors current students (Siddharth Mitra, Kaylee Yang, Jane Lee, Qiang Fu, Peter Wang) and has guided two postdocs to faculty positions. Research is funded through the NSF CAREER award and collaborative CIF grants focused on Hamiltonian dynamics for sampling and optimization. His Yale research group develops theoretical foundations for next-generation machine learning algorithms, emphasizing mathematical rigor in optimization and sampling with applications to generative modeling and constrained inference problems.

• Quantum Gravity
• Supersymmetric Quantum Field Theory
• String Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Daniel Louis Jafferis is a tenured professor of physics at Harvard University, renowned for his contributions to quantum gravity, supersymmetric quantum field theory, and string theory. His groundbreaking work includes the AdS-CFT correspondence for N=6 Chern-Simons theory and the formulation of the F-theorem in three-dimensional supersymmetric systems, as well as co-discovering traversable wormhole solutions equivalent to quantum teleportation protocols. Education: Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Physics from Yale University (2001) PhD in Physics from Harvard University (2007), supervised by Cumrun Vafa Jafferis's research spans topological string theory, supersymmetric localization, and holography. His 2008 work with Aharony, Bergman, and Maldacena established foundational connections between M2-branes and AdS 4 ×S 7 gravity duals, while his 2016 work with Gao and Wall demonstrated wormholes without exotic matter. His 2012 New Horizons in Physics Prize recognized these insights into quantum information and gravity. Scientific Awards: Henry Primakoff Award (2012) New Horizons in Physics Prize (2019) Jafferis's recent publications focus on quantum teleportation, AdS-CFT correspondence, and supersymmetric field theories, with key themes including free energy minimization, entanglement entropy, and holographic dualities. His career includes postdoctoral research at Rutgers University (2007-2010) and temporary membership at the Institute for Advanced Study (2010-2011).

Carlo Rovelliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Loop Quantum Gravity
• Relational Quantum Mechanics
• History of Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carlo Rovelli is a Professeur de classe exceptionnelle in the Department of Physics at Aix-Marseille University, holding adjunct roles at Western University's Department of Philosophy and a Distinguished Visiting Research Chair at the Perimeter Institute. He founded the quantum gravity group at the Centre de Physique Théorique (CPT) and is an associate member of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy. His research focuses on loop quantum gravity, relational quantum mechanics, and the history/philosophy of science. He authored influential popular science books including Seven Brief Lessons on Physics (41 languages, 1M+ copies sold) and Helgoland: Making Sense of the Quantum Revolution . Rovelli's work bridges theoretical physics with philosophical inquiry, exploring foundational questions in quantum mechanics, spacetime structure, and the interpretation of physical theories. His recent publications address topics like quantum information theory, gauge symmetries, black hole evaporation, and cosmological implications of quantum gravity.

Valter Morettiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Algebraic Quantum Field Theory
• Black Holes
• Functional Analysis
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Valter Moretti is a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Trento. His academic career spans roles from Research Fellow to Full Professor, focusing on Mathematical Physics and Quantum Field Theory (QFT) in curved spacetime. He earned an MSc in Physics from Genova University and a PhD in Theoretical Physics from Trento University. Research Interests : Algebraic QFT, General Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, Operator Algebras, and Spectral Theory. His work bridges mathematical rigor with physical applications, particularly in quantum localization, entanglement, and curved spacetime phenomena. Publications : Authored 15+ recent papers on topics like quantum particle localization, entanglement certification, and QFT on curved backgrounds. Collaborated on a 2022 patent for generating entangled photon states. Awards : Holds a patent for a quantum-certified random number generator (2022). Supervision : Advised 8 PhD students, including N. Pinamonti, L. Franceschini, and C. van de Ven. Coordinated national and international research projects (e.g., H2020-MSCA-COFUND-2015). Labs & Collaborations : Affiliated with INFN, TIFPA-INFN, and Q@TN (Quantum@Trento). Organized conferences like Quantum Physics and Geometry (2014) and Quantum Machine Learning (2023). Teaching : Lectures on Analytical Mechanics, Quantum Relativistic Theories, and Special Relativity. Authored textbooks on Spectral Theory and Quantum Mechanics.

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.

Tom Leinsterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Category Theory
• Metric Geometry
• Algebra
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tom Leinster is a mathematician at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in category theory, metric geometry, and their applications to areas such as algebra, topology, and mathematical biology. His research focuses on the concept of magnitude, a measure for metric spaces and enriched categories, as well as entropy and diversity. He has authored influential books including *Basic Category Theory* and *Entropy and Diversity: The Axiomatic Approach*. Leinster's work bridges foundational mathematics with interdisciplinary applications, emphasizing the interplay between abstract structures and concrete problems. His research interests span category theory, metric geometry, algebraic topology, and mathematical biology. Key contributions include foundational work on magnitude and its connections to geometric measure theory, entropy characterization, and categorical frameworks for diversity measurement. Leinster also engages in mathematical education and ethics, advocating for responsible research practices. Notable publications include recent advancements in magnitude homology of Euclidean sets, extremal magnitude in metric spaces, and entropy modulo primes. His work often highlights interdisciplinary applications, such as biodiversity quantification and information-theoretic foundations.

Michael Evansمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Statistical Computing
• Theoretical Statistics
• Statistical Inference
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Michael Evans is a faculty member at the University of Toronto , affiliated with the Department of Statistical Sciences (St. George campus) and the Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences at the Scarborough Campus . His research focuses on statistical inference , Bayesian methods , and measuring statistical evidence through his work on the relative belief ratio . He has contributed to ROC analysis , linear models , and stochastic processes , with recent work addressing biases in statistical reasoning and connections to frequentist criteria. Research Themes : Defining and measuring statistical evidence Bayesian inference and prior-data conflict resolution Monte Carlo methods and stochastic process theory Recent Publications explore statistical evidence in scientific practice, medical diagnostics, and Bayesian frameworks. His 2024 Encyclopedia article critiques frequentist criteria, while the 2022 Entropy paper introduces relative belief in ROC analysis. Awards : ASA Fellow (American Statistical Association) Teaching : He teaches advanced courses like STAC62 (Probability and Stochastic Processes) and STAC63 (Probability and Stochastic Processes II), emphasizing theoretical rigor and applications in fields like mathematical finance and machine learning .

Soosan Beheshtiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Signal Processing
• Statistical Signal Processing
• Information Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Soosan Beheshti is a Professor and Program Director in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. She holds a B.S. from Isfahan University of Technology and M.S./Ph.D. from MIT. Her research focuses on signal processing, statistical learning, and information theory, with applications in biomedical systems, data denoising, and system modeling. She has received awards such as the Dean's Teaching Award (2010) and the EECS Carlton E. Tucker Award (1998). Education: B.S., Electrical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology (1996) M.S. & Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, MIT (2002) Research Interests: Statistical Signal Processing Information Theory Data Denoising & Compression System Modeling & Control Machine Learning Applications Awards: Dean's Teaching Award (2010) Gold Paper Award (PacRim 2009) Best Paper Award (Remote Sensing 2008) MIT Teaching Excellence Award (1998) Teaching: Courses include Signals and Systems, Control Systems, and Statistical Inference. She has supervised numerous graduate students and postdocs in her Signal and Information Processing (SIP) Lab. Labs/Teams: Director of the SIP Lab, conducting research in signal processing, information theory, and biomedical applications. Collaborates with industry partners like Myant Inc. and Huawei Technologies.

Vlatko Vedralمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Information Science
• Quantum Physics
• Quantum Gravity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Vlatko Vedral is a Professor of Quantum Information Science in the Department of Physics at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Clarendon Laboratory. He leads research in the Frontiers of Quantum Physics group. His work focuses on quantum entanglement, quantum gravity, quantum foundations, and quantum thermodynamics, with applications to biological systems and quantum technologies. Notable contributions include theoretical frameworks for quantum gravity experiments and quantum causal inference protocols. Research interests span quantum information science, quantum gravity, atomic and laser physics, and the philosophical interpretation of quantum mechanics. Recent work explores emergent geometry from quantum correlations, quantum refrigeration with indefinite causal order, and experimental probes of quantum effects in macroscopic systems. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, such as testing quantum gravity via entanglement and analyzing non-classicality in photosynthetic systems. His research often bridges theoretical physics with experimental feasibility, leveraging quantum simulators and NMR systems.