Dr. James Drummond

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Biography

James Drummond is a Professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Southampton. His research interests span Quantum Field Theory, String Theory, Scattering Amplitudes, Integrable Systems, and Holography. He is recognized for his contributions to theoretical physics, particularly in relation to profound mathematical structures associated with quantum field theories. Drummond has held several significant roles, including being a Principal Investigator for the Integrated Quantum Field Theory project, which received an ERC consolidator grant. His academic journey includes previous appointments as a lecturer at Trinity College Dublin and various postdoctoral fellowships at prestigious institutions such as the CNRS and CERN. He has a strong record of leadership in both research and teaching, overseeing graduate courses and leading research modules in his department.

Research Interests

Experience

Reader

2013-01-01 — Present

CERN •

Served as a Reader (Associate Professor) at CERN.

Chercheur

2008-01-01 — 2015-01-01

CNRS, LAPTH Annecy-Le-Vieux • Annecy-Le-Vieux

Conducted research in theoretical physics.

IRCSET Postdoctoral Fellow

2003-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Trinity College Dublin •

Completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship.

Lecturer

2002-01-01 — 2003-01-01

Trinity College Dublin •

Worked as a lecturer in the Physics department.

Courses

PHYS 1022, Electricity and Magnetism