Research Interests
My research is in the area of superstring theory. I am particularly
interested in superstring compactifications. This requires the
analysis of two-dimensional quantum field theory. In the case of
supersymmetric theories, this naturally leads to connections with
algebraic geometry. This interplay between field theory ideas and
geometric ideas has led, and continues to lead to, considerable
progress in our understanding of both fields.
Selected Grants
Moduli Spaces & String Theory
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 2012 - 2017Geometry and Mathematical Physics of D-Branes
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 2009 - 2014Algebraic Geometry and Quantum Field Theory of D-Branes
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 2006 - 2011D-Brane Physics and Calabi-Yau Geometry
ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 2003 - 2007Focused Research Group: Calabi-Yau Manifolds and their Applications
ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 2000 - 2004External Relationships
- Hugh Bray Summer School
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