Clair Moran

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What are you working on?

I work on quantum gravity, in particular the gauge/gravity correspondence. I have a project on some fundamental aspects of “proving” the correspondence, and other projects involving applications of the correspondence to condensed matter systems and QCD, as well as looking at what the correspondence can tell us about black holes.

What are you looking to get out of the DRSTP?

It’s a great way to connect with other researchers, especially those who are at the same stage as you, to exchange ideas and keep up with each other.  It’s also useful for keeping up to date with topics in physics outside of your field of research.

What interests do you have apart from you research?

I like to play sports, the piano, and spend time with my friends.

Jaco ter Hoeve

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What are you working on?

My research covers various topics in particle physics phenomenology with a special focus on finding beyond the standard model physics using Machine Learning techniques. I use the Standard Model Effective Field Theory as a powerful framework to search for new physics in a model independent way. This comes with a huge and complicated parameter space in which new physics might hopefully be hiding!

What are you looking to get out of the DRSTP?

Besides making new friends, the DRSTP also provides the opportunity to meet and connect with fellow PhD students that work on topics in neighbouring fields. This helps me to keep seeing the bigger picture of what drives theoretical physics.

What interests do you have apart from you research?

In my free time I enjoy drawing and paining as well as playing sports.

Bart Zonneveld

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What are you working on?

I am developing new mathematical tools that we think are needed to combine the principles of Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity into a consistent theory of Quantum Gravity. To do this, I investigate various models in Random Geometry (random hyperbolic surfaces, random maps, random flat disks, etc.) and discover and prove their mathematical properties.

What are you looking to get out of the DRSTP?

I think the main role of the DRSTP is to create a community of theoretical physicists. My research being quite niche, the DRSTP can not so much support me topic-wise, but it does help me develop myself and make connections that are fruitful in a different way.

What interests do you have apart from your research?

I really like to teach. I get a lot of energy when I see that my students start to see the links between different subjects. In my free time, I am into politics and I like to go sailing.