The Mathematical Physics group at the University of Vienna studies how symmetry and geometry shape quantum field theories, spacetime and gravity. We develop mathematical tools to understand topological, conformal and supersymmetric field theories, including their symmetries, phases and vacua. We also explore the quantum nature of spacetime through approaches such as holography, higher-spin gravity and matrix models. Across these subjects, our aim is to uncover connections between mathematical structures and fundamental physics.
Research fields around symmetry & geometry: topological/conformal field theories, Higher spin theory, Matrix models, Quantum geometry, Supersymmetric field theories
Our researchers, their areas of research, and links to their individual web pages.
Publications of the Mathematical Physics Group, taken from u:cris.
Our regular seminars take place
on Tuesdays at 2 pm.
Location until end of December:
ESI, Schrödinger Lecture Hall, Boltzmanngasse 9, 1090 Vienna
From January onwards we will meet at the
Erwin-Schrödinger Lecture Hall
(1090 Vienna, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5th floor)
Members of the Mathematical Physics group, faculty members and interested researchers are welcome to join!
We warmly welcome Davide to our group!
We warmly welcome Timo to the Mathematical Physics group!
A warm welcome to Marguerite Veilhan as a PhD student in the Mathematical Physics group!
Our regular seminar takes place
on Tuesdays at 2 pm
in the Erwin-Schrödinger Lecture Hall
(1090 Vienna, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5th floor)
You can also find the complete list under "Seminars".
Christopher Raymond
(University of Hamburg)
Daniele Artico
(University of Parma)
Silvia Penati
(University of Milano- Bicocca)
Riccardo Argurio
(University of Brussels)
Bourget A, Lamouret Q, Soysüren SM, Sperling M. Classifying Isolated Symplectic Singularities via 3d N=4 Coulomb Branches. Annales Henri Poincare. 2026 Sept 7. Epub 2026 Sept 7. doi: 10.48550/arXiv.2504.05373, 10.1007/s00023-026-01732-w
D’Arcy E, Delfante A, Fredenhagen S. Holographic realization of higher-spin Carrollian free fields. Journal of High Energy Physics. 2026 Sept 2;2026(9):026. doi: 10.48550/arXiv.2604.27068, 10.1007/JHEP09(2026)026
Lüders T, Otto L, Waldorf K. Real Twistings are 2-Line Bundles. Symmetry, Integrability and Geometry: Methods and Applications (SIGMA). 2026 Jun 18;22:059. doi: 10.48550/arXiv.2502.18102, 10.3842/SIGMA.2026.059
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