Tim Hobbs

Theoretical physicist exploring Quantum Chromodynamics through a mix of theory and computation, as well as implications to and from particle physics experiments at diverse energies.

Biography

Dr. Hobbs is a theoretical physicist specializing in quantum chromodynamics (QCD), nucleon structure, and parton distribution functions (PDFs), with a strong emphasis on the role of high-precision theory in collider phenomenology at high energies; complementing this, he explores how the nonperturbative aspects of QCD give rise to the complex structure of hadrons and nuclei at lower energies. His research integrates a mix of quantum field theory, advanced computational techniques, and artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve our understanding of QCD and particle phenomenology in both standard and beyond-the-standard-model (BSM) contexts. He has worked to develop analysis frameworks for understanding fundamental particle interactions, refining global PDF determinations, and studying the interplay between parton dynamics and BSM searches. He is a member of the CTEQ Collaboration to coordinate research into QCD and related areas of high-energy physics.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana University (2014)
Bachelor of Arts (Physics, Mathematics), The University of Chicago (2009)