Theoretical Physics

The Theoretical Physics group at the University of Liverpool is internationally recognised for its leadership in fundamental and applied aspects of modern theoretical and mathematical physics. We explore the fundamental laws of nature, bridging deep theoretical insights with phenomenological applications to cosmological observations, gravitational wave experiments, dark matter searches, and particle physics experiments at facilities such as CERN.

Our research employs advanced techniques including machine learning, quantum computing, and high-performance computing. We collaborate across a wide range of topics, including string theory and string phenomenology, cosmology, astroparticle physics, quantum field theory, particle physics phenomenology, and both lattice field theory and lattice phenomenology.

The group contributes actively to the STFC Centre for Doctoral Training in Innovation in Data Intensive Science (LIV.INNO), and collaborates closely with experimental particle physics at Liverpool, as well as colleagues at Liverpool Hope University and Liverpool John Moores University. Our work is supported by funding from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the Leverhulme Trust, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), and the Royal Society. The group is part of the University's Particle Physics Frontier, one of three institutional research frontiers.

Interested in joining us? 

We actively support applications for independent research fellowships at all levels.

Please contact us to discuss opportunities. More information can be found here.

Academic Staff: 

Pavel Buividovich, Alon Faraggi, Martin Gorbahn, John Gracey, Simon Hands, Thomas Mohaupt, Susha Parameswaran, Paul Rakow, David Schaich, Juri Smirnov, Radu Tatar, Thomas Teubner, Tobi Tsang and Yannick Ulrich

Research Staff: 

William Bobadilla, Josh Davies, Lois Flower, Emanuele Mendicelli, Jeremy Paltrinieri and Kajal Singh

PhD Students:

Conner Brown, Cameron Cook, Tom Dave, Basaad Eman, Joseph Hadley, Ben Hind, Farid Ibrahimov, John Kerfoot, Matas Mackevicius, Henry McKenna, Ana Costa Pereira, Pau Petit and Aidan Wright

Honorary and Emeritus Professors:

Ignatios Antoniadis, Ian Jack, Tim Jones and Andreas Vogt