My main interests are in Quantum Field Theory and Foundations of Quantum Theory as applied to gravitational phenomena and cosmology.
Biographical Profile
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Physics & Astronomy
Tenure Status
Tenured
International Activity
International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research
Countries
Switzerland, France, Poland
Description
I collaborate/collaborated with scientists (theoretical physicists) working in foreign scientific institutions. I conducted research collaboration during shorter (up to few weeks) and sometimes longer (few months, on sabbatical leave) visits at the international institutions listed below.
Institution/Entity
CERN, Theory Division (Geneva, Switzerland); Ecole Polytechnique (Paris, France), Center for Theoretical Physics; Jagellonian University, Institute of Physics, Theory Division (Krakow, Poland).
Institutional Focus Areas
Science and Engineering (Other)
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
Yes
(Poland)
Speaks Non-English Language
Yes
(Polish, Russian)
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
Graduates
Interest Keywords
Emergent Gravitation, Macroscopic Quantum Phenomena, The Problem of Dark Energy and CMBR in Cosmology, Quantum Field Theory, General Relativity, Mathematical Physics
Institutional Focus Areas
Science and Engineering (Other)
Personal Focus Areas
theoretical physics
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
1982
Jagellonian University
Krakow, Poland
PhD
Theoretical Physics
1978
Jagellonian University
Krakow, Poland
MS
Physics
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
1983 - 1989
Assistant Professor, Institute of Physics, Department of Theoretical Physics, Jagellonian University
1991 - 1994
Assistant Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of South Carolina
1994 - 2001
Associate Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of South Carolina
2001
Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of South Carolina
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
Award
Third Award, Gravity Research Foundation, Boston
Award
Third Award, Gravity Research Foundation, Boston
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