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Daniel Jafferis is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Harvard University, specializing in theoretical physics. His research primarily concerns string theory, supersymmetric quantum field theory, and quantum gravity. Jafferis has made significant contributions to the understanding of fundamental questions within theoretical physics, particularly in the unification of various concepts related to quantum gravity and the behavior of systems under strong coupling conditions. Among his notable achievements, he is known for discovering a low-energy dimensional superconformal Chern-Simons-matter theory that describes multiple M2 branes, which has led to a new concrete arena for gauge-gravity correspondence. His past work has involved developing exact methods for determining the dimensions of chiral primary operators in strongly coupled conformal field theories, as well as formulating a monotonic quantity for renormalization group flows of dimensions. Currently, his research focuses on exploring quantum gravity through the lens of gauge/gravity correspondence and entanglement entropy, including providing exact results for supersymmetric systems.
Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).