Hi there! My name is Rui and I’m from a little town in Portugal called Guimarães.
Currently, I am a PhD student in mathematics at UMass Amherst. I’m passionate about mathematics and its applications to physics. Reach me at:
- email: rmp at ruimp.com
- github: github.com/ruimp
- linkedin: linkedin.com/in/ruimpxt
Research Interests#
I fascinated by the structures that arise in mathematical physics. I enjoy thinking about factorization algebras, derived geometry, BV formalism, and supergeometry.
Education#
MSc in Applied Mathematics#
Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon - 2021 | 2023
Thesis : Vertex Superalgebras from Prefactorization Algebras
Advisor : John Huerta
BSc in Physics#
University of Porto - 2017 | 2021
Publications#
Physics#
- Environmental Sensitivity of Fabry-Perot Microcavities Induced By Layered Graphene-Dielectric Hybrid Coatings - arXiv:2106.01287