Research



Since April 2003, I am a member of the Particle Theory (TEP) group at UCLA. My research is focuused on theoretical high energy physics and quantum gravity. In particular I am working on string theory, a theory which replaces pointlike elementary particles with one dimensional extended objects, so called strings. String theory provides a consistent quantization of  gravity and promises to unify all interactions of nature. I have interests in Supersymmetry, Supergravity,Cosmology and Conformal Field Theory.   A very brief description of my research can be found here.

Some links with nontechical information about particle physics and string theory:

The particle adventure
The 'official' string theory website
J. Pierre's superstring page
Brian Greene's books: 'The Elegant Universe' and 'Fabric of the Cosmos'
PBS special on String theory