Prof. Karl Landsteiner is a renowned theoretical physicist at the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas in Spain. His research focuses on the application of holographic methods derived from string theory to strongly coupled quantum systems, including quark-gluon plasma and superconductivity in holographic theories. In addition to his work in holography (gauge/gravity duality), Prof. Landsteiner investigates quantum matter transport theory, particularly in topological systems such as Weyl and Dirac semimetals. His pioneering work in these areas contributes significantly to our understanding of quantum phenomena and high-energy physics.
Education:
Licenciatura/Ingeniería (Bachelor’s/Engineering)
Institution: TU-Wien (Vienna University of Technology)
Date of Completion: November 13, 1992
Doctorado (PhD)
Institution: TU-Wien (Vienna University of Technology)
Date of Completion: December 15, 1995
Thesis Director: Univ. Prof. Dipl. Ing. Dr. Manfred Schweda
Professional Profiles:
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Professional Experience:
Científico Titular (Instituto de Física Teórica), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Cantoblanco, Madrid, Spain
Tenure: 2003-Present
Prof. Karl Landsteiner is currently serving as Científico Titular at the Instituto de Física Teórica, part of the prestigious Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) in Spain. His tenure at CSIC, which began in 2003, has been marked by significant contributions to theoretical physics, particularly in the areas of quantum field theory, condensed matter physics, and high-energy physics.
Research Interests:
His research focuses on the application of holographic methods derived from string theory to strongly coupled quantum systems, including quark-gluon plasma and superconductivity in holographic theories.
Top Notable Publications:
Strongly Coupled 𝒫𝒯-Symmetric Models in Holography
Journal: Entropy, 2024-12-27
DOI: 10.3390/e27010013
Contributors: Daniel Areán, David Garcia-Fariña, Karl Landsteiner
Pseudospectra of Holographic Quasinormal Modes
Journal: JHEP, 2023-12-27
DOI: 10.1007/JHEP12(2023)187
Contributors: Daniel Areán, David García Fariña, Karl Landsteiner
ARXIV: 2307.08751
Pole-Skipping as Order Parameter to Probe a Quantum Critical Point
Journal: JHEP, 2023-09-25
DOI: 10.1007/JHEP09(2023)169
Contributors: Navid Abbasi, Karl Landsteiner
ARXIV: 2307.16716
Anomalous Transport from Geometry
Journal: Physical Review D, 2023-06-06
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevD.107.125003
Contributors: Karl Landsteiner, Sergio Morales-Tejera, Pablo Saura-Bastida
Non-Hermitian Quantum Quenches in Holography
Journal: SciPost Phys., 2023-03-10
DOI: 10.21468/SciPostPhys.14.3.030
Contributors: Sergio Morales-Tejera, Karl Landsteiner
ARXIV: 2203.02524
From PT Quantum Mechanics to PT Holography
Conference Paper: EPJ Web Conf., 2022
DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/202227000031
Contributors: Karl Landsteiner
Quantum Anomalies (in) Matter
Conference Paper: EPJ Web Conf., 2022
DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/202225810003
Contributors: Karl Landsteiner
Thermal Transport, Geometry, and Anomalies
Journal: Phys. Rep., 2022-09-12
DOI: 10.1016/j.physrep.2022.06.002
Contributors: Maxim N. Chernodub, Yago Ferreiros, Adolfo G. Grushin, Karl Landsteiner, María A.H. Vozmediano
A Holographic Superfluid Symphony
Journal: JHEP, 2021-11-26
DOI: 10.1007/JHEP11(2021)206
Contributors: Daniel Arean, Matteo Baggioli, Sebastian Grieninger, Karl Landsteiner
Is the Chiral Magnetic Effect Fast Enough?
Journal: Phys. Rev. D, 2021-08-05
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevD.104.046009
Contributors: Jewel K. Ghosh, Sebastian Grieninger, Karl Landsteiner, Sergio Morales-Tejera
Conclusion:
Prof. Karl Landsteiner is a highly deserving candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His pioneering contributions to the understanding of complex quantum systems, his extensive publication record, and his leadership in collaborative research place him at the forefront of theoretical physics. Although there are areas for improvement in terms of public outreach and experimental collaboration, his strengths in advancing the field and shaping modern physics are undeniable. Awarding him this prestigious honor would not only recognize his exceptional achievements but also inspire future generations of scientists to push the boundaries of knowledge in the pursuit of understanding the universe’s fundamental principles.