Kevin Costello holds the Krembil William Rowan Hamilton Chair in Theoretical Physics at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. His research spans various areas of mathematical physics, particularly focusing on topics such as celestial holography, scattering amplitudes, and vertex algebras. Over the years, he has been recognized for his significant contributions to the field with various awards, including the John L. Synge award from the Royal Society of Canada in 2022, and he has been an Honorary Member of the Royal Irish Academy since 2020. Costello has published numerous papers addressing complex concepts in theoretical physics, working alongside notable collaborators. His involvement in the academic community includes delivering lectures and seminars across institutions including Harvard University and Humboldt University in Berlin, emphasizing his commitment to academic discourse and education. Through his role, he continues to influence the next generation of physicists, contributing both to scholarly research and to the pedagogical landscape of mathematical physics.
Perimeter Institute • Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Kevin Costello serves as a Research Faculty member at the Perimeter Institute, emphasizing research and teaching in the realm of theoretical physics.