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Develop and refine mathematical theories of physical phenomena, deriving testable predictions and unifying principles, and use analytical and computational methods to connect fundamental laws with observations in collaboration with experimental and computational researchers.
- • Formulate and analyze mathematical models of physical systems using analytical and numerical methods.
- • Perform complex calculations and symbolic manipulations with computers to derive predictions and limits.
- • Develop approximations, perturbative expansions, and scaling arguments to solve challenging problems.
- • Design and run computational simulations to explore theoretical models and compare with data.
- • Confront theoretical predictions with experimental or observational results and refine models.
- • Collaborate with experimentalists and computational scientists to define testable hypotheses and interpret results.
- • Investigate fundamental principles—symmetries, conservation laws, and field theories—to extend existing frameworks.
- • Apply theoretical frameworks to areas such as particle physics, cosmology, condensed matter, and quantum information.
- • Publish theoretical results in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at scientific conferences.
- • Teach and mentor students and write research proposals to secure funding.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
