جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Joseph Minahanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• String Theory
• Quantum Field Theory
• AdS/CFT Duality
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Joseph Minahan is a Professor at Uppsala University, affiliated with the Department of Physics and Astronomy (Theoretical Physics) and the Department of Mathematics (Centre for Geometry and Physics). He holds dual Swedish and American citizenship. His research focuses on string theory, quantum field theory, and the AdS/CFT correspondence, with particular emphasis on integrability and localization techniques to derive exact results in supersymmetric theories. Education: BSc in Physics (MIT, 1982), MA and PhD in Physics (Princeton University, 1984–1987). He has held visiting positions at MIT, Harvard, and other institutions. Awards include the Lily och Sven Thuréus Prize (2013) and Bjoerkénska priset (2018), Uppsala University's highest science honor. His work spans topics like Hagedorn temperatures in supersymmetric gauge theories, integrable systems in the ABJM model, and dimensional analysis in supersymmetric Yang-Mills. He has led grants from the Swedish Research Council, Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, and others. His research often bridges high-energy physics and mathematical structures, with contributions to the thermodynamic Bethe ansatz and AdS/CFT integrability.

Christopher Schommer-Priesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Topology
• Higher Category Theory
• Quantum Field Theory
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Christopher Schommer-Pries is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Notre Dame's College of Science. His research focuses on the intersection of topology, higher category theory, and quantum field theory, with notable contributions to classification of topological field theories and foundational work on higher categories. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics (2009, UC Berkeley), B.S. in Mathematics (2003, Harvey Mudd College) Career: Taught at Notre Dame since 201?, previously at University of Bonn (2013) Research emphasizes dualizability in higher categories, TFTs' algebraic structures, and categorical unicity theorems. Key publications include foundational papers on tensor categories, invertible TFTs, and bordism classifications. Active in teaching advanced topology courses and mentoring graduate students, though no formal advisees listed here.

Nathaniel Stapletonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Algebraic Topology
• Homotopy Theory
• Chromatic Homotopy Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nathaniel Stapleton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Kentucky, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on algebraic topology, particularly homotopy theory, with an emphasis on chromatic homotopy theory, equivariant phenomena, and Morava E-theory. He holds a faculty position at the Patterson Office Tower campus in Lexington, KY. Stapleton's work bridges abstract algebraic structures with geometric and categorical methods, addressing topics such as Picard groups, power operations, and p-divisible groups. His recent publications explore connections between homotopy theory and algebraic geometry, including studies on supersymmetric field theories and the interplay between rational and equivariant cohomology. His research trends highlight advancements in transchromatic homotopy theory, asymptotic algebraic structures in stable homotopy, and equivariant sphere spectra analysis. Collaborative efforts include organizing conferences like the Transatlantic Transchromatic Homotopy Theory Conference. While no awards are explicitly listed, his extensive publication record reflects sustained contributions to algebraic topology. Stapleton's advising and grant activity are not detailed in the provided materials, though his academic profile suggests active involvement in graduate supervision given his research intensity. His work is centered at the Department of Mathematics, contributing to both pure theory and interdisciplinary applications in geometric topology.

Silke Rollesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Probability Theory
• Random Processes in Random Environments
• Statistical Mechanics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Silke Rolles is a Professor of Probability Theory at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) , specifically within the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology. She has held this position since 2006 and previously held academic roles at the University of California, Los Angeles, the University of Zurich, and the Technical University of Eindhoven. Her research focuses on probability theory , particularly reinforced random processes , random processes in random environments , and statistical mechanics . Her recent work explores lattice Coulomb gas, supersymmetric hyperbolic sigma models, and localization phenomena. She was awarded the 2017 Golden Circle Teaching Award and the 2004 Stochastics Section Dissertation Prize . She has co-organized workshops such as Women in Probability and Stochastic Reinforcement Processes, and serves as an associate editor for probability journals.

Ilya Gruzbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Theoretical Physics
• Disordered Systems
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Ilya Gruzberg is a Professor at Ohio State University. His research focuses on theoretical condensed matter physics, particularly using supersymmetry methods to study disordered systems. He earned his Ph.D. in 1998 from Yale University under advisor Nicholas Read, with a dissertation addressing challenges in quantum Hall systems and the random bond Ising model. His work includes analysis of chiral edge states in quantum Hall systems via supersymmetric approaches, and investigations into the Nishimori line in the two-dimensional random bond Ising model. He also compared supersymmetry and replica methods in localization studies on the Bethe lattice, demonstrating the reliability of replica techniques under careful application. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned. No advising or lab affiliations are detailed in the provided text.

V. Alan Kosteleckyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Particle Physics
• Theoretical Physics
• Supergravity
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V. Alan Kostelecky is a Distinguished Professor at Indiana University, specializing in theoretical particle physics as a theorist. His research focuses on supergravity, differential geometry, and extensions of supersymmetry. He earned his Ph.D. in 1982 from Yale University under Samuel MacDowell, with a dissertation titled Geometric Construction of Extended Supergravity , exploring locally SO(4)-invariant deSitter supergravity. His work involves advanced mathematical frameworks, including fiber bundles and differential supergeometry, to construct gauge theories and analyze supergravity models. Notable contributions include the development of algebraic structures in osp(4/4) superalgebras and consistency checks of supersymmetric algebras through Bianchi identities. No awards, grants, or advised students are explicitly listed in the provided text. His current affiliations and ongoing research directions remain unspecified beyond his foundational work on supergravity.

Samir D. Mathurمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• High Energy Theory
• String Theory
• Black Hole Physics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Samir D. Mathur is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Ohio State University. His research focuses on high energy theory, string theory, and black hole physics, particularly addressing the black hole information paradox through the fuzzball paradigm. He has taught advanced courses such as String Theory (Physics 880) and contributed to resolving foundational questions in quantum gravity and black hole thermodynamics. Education: Ph.D. Physics, University of Bombay, 1987 M.S. Physics, IIT Kanpur, 1981 Research Interests: Mathur's work centers on resolving the black hole information paradox via the fuzzball framework, which replaces traditional black holes with horizon-scale structures in string theory. His contributions include exploring microstate geometries, holography, and the implications of string theory on black hole thermodynamics. He challenges classical black hole concepts by proposing fuzzballs as non-singular objects that preserve information without requiring firewalls or remnants. Publications & Trends: His recent work emphasizes fuzzball thermodynamics, the universality of black hole properties, and contrasting fuzzball models with wormholes. Key topics include gravitational wave echoes, vacuum elasticity, and CFT analysis in the D1-D5 system. Awards: Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching, Ohio State University, 2003 Advising & Grants: No explicitly listed advisees, but he teaches graduate courses and contributes to research groups exploring string theory and black hole microstates. Labs/Teams: Leads a research group focused on string theory applications to black holes and quantum gravity at Ohio State University's Physics Research Building.

Henning Samtlebenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Physics
• Supergravity
• String Theory
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Henning Samtleben is a Professor of Theoretical Physics at the Laboratoire de physique of École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (ENS de Lyon). He holds a doctorate from the University of Hamburg and the Max-Planck Institute of Gravitational Physics (2006). His career includes postdoctoral research at ENS Paris and the University of Utrecht, followed by an Assistant Professorship at Hamburg before joining ENS Lyon. His research focuses on supergravity, string theory, field theory, and integrable systems. Key research areas include exceptional field theories, gauged supergravities, holographic methods, and AdS/CFT correspondence. He has contributed to the study of consistent truncations, non-perturbative string theory, and higher-derivative corrections in supergravity. His work often explores symmetries (e.g., U-duality) and their implications for gravitational physics. Awarded Junior membership of the Institut universitaire de France (2010), he has published extensively on topics like M-theory reductions, Kaluza-Klein spectrometry, and supersymmetric solutions. His articles frequently address the interplay between string theory, supergravity, and quantum gravity in diverse dimensions.

• String Theory
• M-theory
• Quantum Field Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Roberto Valandro is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Trieste, where he serves on the Department's Board, acts as President of the Joint Board of Studies, and is Vice-Coordinator of the Doctoral Studies Boards for Physics cycles XXXIV through XXXIX. His academic work focuses on theoretical physics, particularly string theory and its applications to fundamental physics. Dr. Valandro leads the 'String Compactifications' research group within the 'Fields and Strings' research strand of Theoretical Physics. His research explores geometric aspects of string theory compactifications, with particular emphasis on singular manifolds, T-branes, and string phenomenology. He investigates how string theory on singular spaces yields important physical phenomena such as non-abelian gauge groups and chiral particles through the geometric engineering paradigm. Valandro's publication record demonstrates expertise across multiple subfields of theoretical physics, with recent work centered on 5-dimensional quantum field theories derived from M-theory, Calabi-Yau orientifolds, and de Sitter string vacua. His research connects abstract mathematical structures in string theory to potentially observable physical phenomena, bridging the gap between theoretical frameworks and experimental physics. As an academic advisor, Valandro mentors PhD students Chiara Crinò, Andrea Sangiovanni, and Davide Bason. He plays an active role in graduate education as Vice-Coordinator for multiple cycles of the Doctoral Program in Physics at the University of Trieste, contributing significantly to the development of the next generation of theoretical physicists. Valandro collaborates extensively with both local researchers including Lorenzo Di Pietro and international colleagues. His work represents an important contribution to the Department of Physics at the University of Trieste, which has a long tradition in theoretical physics dating back to notable figures like Paolo Budinich and Luciano Fonda, and which has contributed to the establishment of prestigious institutions in Trieste including the Abdus Salam International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) and the International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA).

Michael Flohrمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Logarithmic Conformal Field Theory (LCFT)
• Conformal Field Theory (CFT)
• String Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roles & Affiliations: Michael Flohr is a Researcher at the Institute of Theoretical Physics, part of the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Leibniz University Hannover. He holds the title of Privatdozent (PD Dr.), indicating advanced academic standing in German academia. His role includes safety officer responsibilities within the institute. Research Interests: Flohr specializes in Logarithmic Conformal Field Theory (LCFT), studying its applications to non-compact models, boundary conditions (e.g., D-branes in WZNW models), and connections to string theory. His work explores topics like four-point functions, Jordan cell representations, and modular properties of characters. He also investigates links between LCFT and physical systems such as the fractional quantum Hall effect and Seiberg-Witten theories. Notable interests include the theoretical underpinnings of dark matter and novel conformal field theory approaches to turbulence. Recent Research Trends: Flohr’s publications emphasize LCFT’s mathematical structure (e.g., operator product expansions, null vectors) and its applications in integrable systems, topological phases, and non-compact geometries. Collaborations with students focus on extending LCFT frameworks to local theories and analyzing boundary state constraints in non-rational models. Advising & Grants: Supervised students include Nils Carqueville, Anne-Lý Do, and Hendrik Adorf, whose work spans LCFT vertex algebras, D-brane factorization, and fermionic character expressions. Grants and funding details are not explicitly mentioned but likely tied to institutional support for theoretical physics research. Labs/Teams: Active within the Institute of Theoretical Physics, contributing to collaborative projects on conformal field theory, string theory, and quantum Hall systems. His research group engages with international workshops (e.g., EUCLID network meetings) and institutions like the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics.

• Differential Geometry
• Mathematical Physics
• Symplectic Geometry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Vicente Cortés is a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Hamburg, affiliated with the MIN Faculty and the Center for Mathematical Physics. He holds the academic rank of Professor and specializes in differential geometry, mathematical physics, and geometric analysis. His research focuses on topics such as quaternionic Kähler manifolds, Einstein metrics, generalized complex structures, and geometric flows. He is involved in major research initiatives including the Cluster of Excellence Quantum Universe and Collaborative Research Centre (SFB) 1624. His work bridges geometry with theoretical physics, particularly in areas related to supersymmetry, supergravity, and string theory. Notable contributions include studies on homogeneous spaces, conformal transformations, and geometric structures on Lie groups. He actively organizes conferences and workshops, such as the Northern German Differential Geometry Days and events under the SFB 1624. Prof. Cortés teaches advanced courses in differential geometry and mathematical physics, including 'Differential Geometry' and 'Generalized Geometry' at the master's level. His research is supported by grants from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) and other institutions. He collaborates internationally, with co-authors from institutions like the University of Edinburgh, DESY, and KU Leuven.

• Mathematical Physics
• Theoretical Physics
• Geometry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jian Qiu is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics and affiliated with the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Uppsala University. His research focuses on the intersection of mathematical physics, theoretical physics, and geometry, with a particular emphasis on geometric quantization, topological field theories, and supersymmetric gauge theories. Qiu's work explores advanced topics such as Rozansky-Witten theory, brane quantization, and the application of algebraic and differential geometric techniques to quantum field theories. He is also associated with the Centre for Geometry and Physics, where he contributes to interdisciplinary research bridging geometry and physics. Key Research Areas: Mathematical Physics, Theoretical Physics, Geometry, Quantum Field Theory Recent Publications: Focus on localization techniques, supersymmetric gauge theories, and geometric structures in high-energy physics. Labs/Groups: Centre for Geometry and Physics, Theoretical Physics Group His recent articles highlight contributions to brane quantization, elliptic functions in geometric analysis, and advanced localization methods in supersymmetric field theories.

Itamar Yaakovمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Quantum Field Theory
• String Theory
• Mathematical Physics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr Itamar Yaakov is a Lecturer in the School of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Southampton, where he conducts research at the intersection of theoretical physics and advanced mathematics. He is an active member of the Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics research group, the String Theory and Holography group, and the Southampton Theory Astrophysics and Gravity (STAG) Research Centre. Yaakov's research focuses on non-perturbative aspects of Quantum Field Theory (QFT), with particular emphasis on supersymmetric gauge theories. His foundational work in supersymmetric localization established him as a key contributor to this field, and he currently investigates defect operators in gauge theories to uncover deeper structures in quantum systems. His approach combines rigorous mathematical techniques with physical insights to solve complex problems in theoretical physics. Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent trajectory in developing exact methods for quantum field theories. His work spans Wilson loops in Chern-Simons-matter theories, dualities in three-dimensional gauge systems, and connections between supersymmetric indices and black hole physics through AdS/CFT correspondence. Recent publications demonstrate increasing sophistication in applying localization techniques to higher-dimensional systems and gravitational duals. Yaakov supervises three PhD students across Physics & Astronomy and Mathematical Sciences disciplines. He contributes to the STFC-funded project 'New Frontiers In Particle Physics, Cosmology And Gravity' alongside prominent Southampton researchers including Emeritus Professor Kostas Skenderis and Professor Nicholas Evans. His teaching philosophy emphasizes active learning and peer instruction methods to transform traditional theoretical physics education. As part of the STAG Research Centre, Yaakov collaborates with interdisciplinary teams tackling fundamental questions in quantum gravity, cosmology, and high-energy theory. The centre provides a vibrant environment for cross-pollination between mathematical physics, astrophysics, and gravitational research.

Pierre Tarrèsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Probability Theory
• Stochastic Processes
• Game Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Pierre Tarrès is a Professor of Mathematics at NYU Shanghai and serves as the Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Co-Director of the NYU-ECNU Institute of Mathematical Sciences . He is also a Global Network Professor at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University. Education PhD in Mathematics, École Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay Master’s in Mathematics, École Normale Supérieure de Paris Master’s in Mathematics of Artificial Intelligence, École Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay Research Interests Prof. Tarrès specializes in self-interacting random processes, particularly reinforced random walks, and their applications to stochastic algorithms and learning processes in game theory. His work bridges probability theory, mathematical physics, and computational methods, with a focus on understanding the dynamics of reinforcement and their implications for optimization and statistical mechanics. Articles Trends His publications span topics such as reinforced random walks, stochastic algorithms, Brownian motion, and bandit problems. Recent works emphasize the interplay between probability theory and mathematical physics, particularly through supersymmetric models and Schr"odinger operators. Scientific Awards Leverhulme Prize (2006) Prix des Annales de l'Institut Henri Poincaré (2008) Advising and Grants While student advising details are not provided, his research has been supported by grants linked to his work on stochastic processes and learning algorithms. His editorial role at the Annals of Applied Probability since 2019 highlights his contributions to academic leadership. Labs and Teams As Co-Director of the NYU-ECNU Institute of Mathematical Sciences, he leads collaborative research initiatives, fostering interdisciplinary work between mathematics, computer science, and theoretical physics.

• Astroparticle Physics
• High-energy Astrophysics
• Hypothetical Particles
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michael Kachelriess is a Professor at the Department of Physics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on astroparticle physics and high-energy astrophysics, particularly cosmic ray physics, neutrino astronomy, and hypothetical particles like supersymmetric particles and axion-like particles (ALPs). Email: michael.kachelriess@ntnu.no Affiliation: Department of Physics, NTNU Research Interests High-energy astrophysics Hypothetical particles in astrophysics and cosmology Supersymmetry and beyond-standard-model physics Neutrino masses and mixing Matter interactions in extreme conditions Cosmic ray propagation and anisotropy Publication Trends Focus on cosmic ray sources (Vela, Cygnus) and their neutrino/gamma-ray signatures Development of computational tools like ELMAG and AAfrag for astroparticle simulations Analysis of photon-ALP oscillations and their detectability at TeV energies Investigation of cosmic ray escape mechanisms and Galactic magnetic field interactions Modeling of high-energy neutrino fluxes from Galactic superbubbles and local supernovae Study of antimatter production and heliospheric propagation effects