Rui Peixoto

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

• Taught Advanced Calculus and Linear Algebra to more than 300 students
• Engaged in research in mathematical physics — Advisor: Owen Gwilliam

IST, University of Lisbon

• GPA: 19/20 — highest GPA of graduating year
• Thesis: Vertex Superalgebras from Prefactorization Algebras — Advisor: John Huerta

Vertex superalgebras from prefactorization algebras

Generalized a theorem of Costello and Gwilliam to construct factorization algebras encoding vertex superalgebras arising in supercomformal field theories.

Simulation of optical systems

Collaborated with experimental group at INESC TEC to propose a novel design for optical sensor. Developed an algorithm to model the optical properties of layered graphene-dielectric coatings in fiber optics.

Published at Phys. Rev. Applied.