String Theory and Particle Physics: A Themed Issue in Honor of Professor Ignatios Antoniadis on the Occasion of His 70th Birthday
A special issue of Universe (ISSN 2218-1997).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 29
Special Issue Editor
Interests: string theory & phenomenology; gravity & extra dimensions
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is dedicated to Professor Ignatios Antoniadis in honor of his 70th birthday. This collection celebrates his exceptional career and seminal contributions to Theoretical Physics. Professor Antoniadis's pioneering research has been instrumental in shaping modern string theory and its interface with particle phenomenology. His influential work includes foundational developments in supergravity, the revolutionary proposal of large extra dimensions and TeV-scale quantum gravity, and ongoing investigations into the implications of the swampland conjectures.
Beyond his vast scientific output, Professor Antoniadis is renowned for his generosity as a mentor and collaborator. He has inspired a large number of junior researchers, many of whom now pursue successful academic careers thanks to his guidance. Over the decades, his intellectual leadership has motivated and established many enduring and fruitful international collaborations, leaving an indelible mark on both the field and its community.
We cordially invite original research articles and comprehensive reviews that align with the foundational themes of Prof. Antoniadis’s pioneering work, including but not limited to the following:
- String phenomenology
- Supersymmetry
- Quantum gravity
- Cosmology
- Quantum field theory
- Particle physics phenomenology
Prof. Dr. George K. Leontaris
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- string theory
- particle physics
- supersymmetry
- quantum gravity
- cosmology
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