Positions Held
2021-nowInstitute of Theoretical Physics, University of Wrocław, assistant professor (adiunkt)2019-2021Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics and Astronomy, Texas A&M University, postdoctoral researcher with contract until 08/20222018-2019University of Oviedo, Department of Physics, postdoctoral researcher with option for a contract until 08/20202015-2018University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Department of Physics & Astronomy, postdoctoral researcher2015-2016Graduate Center of the City University of New York, Initiative for the Theoretical Sciences, Non-Teaching Adjunct
Research Visits
07/2022University of Santiago de Compostela, Department of Particle Physics, group of Riccardo Borsato2017-2018University of Pennsylvania, Department of Physics & Astronomy, visiting scholar2015-2016Columbia University, Department of Physics, visiting scholar
Education
2012-2015Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, PhD in theoretical physics
- Doctoral thesis:
- Double Field Theory on Group Manifolds
- Supervisor:
- Prof. Dr. Dieter Lüst
- Degree:
- Doctor rerum naturalium, summa cum laude
2007-2012Dresden University of Technology, study of physics
- Specialization:
- theoretical physics and mathematics
- Diploma thesis:
- Semiclassical description of the statistical physics of periodically driven systems
- Degree:
- Diplom-Physiker with distinction
2004-2010Dresden University of Technology, study of electrical engineering
- Specialization:
- communication and information technology
- Diploma thesis:
- Design of a DC-DC converter to enhance the efficiency of a UMTS power amplifier
- Degree:
- Diplom-Ingenieur with distinction
Recent honors and awards
2022-2027SONATA BIS grant (1,609,800 zł ~ 350K €) to establish a new research team at the University of Wrocław2019-2021Cynthia and George Mitchell Postdoctoral Fellowship (200K $ ~ 190K €)2017INFN Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Theoretical Physics in theoretical physics, declined to go to the University of Oviedo2016Otto-Hahn Medal in recognition of outstanding scientific achievements2012Ehrenfried-Walter-von-Tschirnhaus Award for the best physics degree of the year2012Representative of the Dresden University of Technology at the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings2010Ecodesign Award of the journal Elektronik for thesis in electrical engineering [H43]2010Innovation Award of the Industry Club Saxony for thesis in electrical engineering [H43]2007Best Student Paper Award at the IMOC 2007 in Brazil for publication [H40]
Teaching and advising experience
Postdocs
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2023-nowEric Lescano, Postdoc, University of Wrocław -
2023-nowMentor of David Osten, PI of Polonez BIS grant 2022/45/P/ST2/03995, University of Wrocław
Graduate and master students
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2023-nowAlex Swash, PhD student, University of Wrocław -
2022-nowAchilles Gitsis, PhD student, University of Wrocław -
2022-nowLuca Scala, PhD student, University of Wrocław -
2022-2023Tadeusz Adach, master student, University of Wrocław
- Master thesis:
- Quantum Aspects of Point Particle T-duality
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2020-2021Hao-Yu Zhang, PhD student, Texas A&M University, two co-authored article, co-supervisor with Christopher Pope -
2019–2021Giacomo Piccinini, PhD 2022, Swansea University, two co-authored articles, supervisor Daniel Thompson -
2017-2021Thomas Rochais, PhD 2021, University of Pennsylvania, four co-authored articles, co-supervisor with Jonathan Heckman
- Doctoral thesis:
- Geometric Approaches to Quantum Fields and Strings at Strong Couplings
2015-2017Pascal du Bosque, PhD 2017, Ludwig Maximilian University Munich, four co-authored articles, co-supervisor with Dieter Lüst
- Doctoral thesis:
- Advancements in Double & Exceptional Field Theory on Group Manifolds
2014-2015Pascal du Bosque, MSc 2015, Ludwig Maximilian University Munich, one co-authored article, co-supervisor with Dieter Lüst
- Master thesis:
- New Backgrounds in Double Field Theory
Lecturing
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2025Selected Tools of Modern Theoretical Physics 2B, master's course at the University of Wrocław -
2024-2025Gauge/Gravity Duality, master's course at the University of Wrocław -
2024Quantum Field Theory, master's course at the University of Wrocław -
2023-2024Lie Algebras and Groups, monographic lecture at the University of Wrocław -
2023-2024Classical Field Theory, tutorial at the University of Wrocław -
2023Quantum Field Theory, master's course at the University of Wrocław -
2022-2023An Introduction to String Theory, master's course at the University of Wrocław -
2022Quantum Field Theory, master's course at the University of Wrocław -
2022Lie Algebras and Groups, monographic lecture at the University of Wrocław
Teaching assistant
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2013-2014String theory I, master's course at Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich -
2013Classical mechanics, bachelor's course at Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich
Professional experiences and skills
Referee for:- Grants: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
- Journals: Eur. Phys. J. C, Int. J. Geom, JHEP, Nucl. Phys. B, Phys. Rev. D, PTEP, Fortsch. Phys.
Member:Polish Physical Society (since 2023)Software:Mathematica, Singular, SageMath, Python, C, C++, Java, JS, HTML, CSSLanguages:German (mother tongue), English (CEFR C2, proficiency), French (CEFR B1, intermediate), Polish(basics), Spainish (basics)
References
- Prof. Dr. Dieter Lüst (PhD advisor)
- Prof. Dr. Christopher Pope
- Prof. Dr. Jonathan Heckman
- Prof. Dr. Daniel Thompson
- Priv.-Doz. Dr. Ralph Blumenhagen
- Prof. Dr. Yolanda Lozano
There is also a PDF-version of my CV, which includes my publications and talks.