Landen is a student at the University of Iowa pursuing bachelor's degrees in physics and math. Following his undergraduate studies, he plans to pursue graduate school for a PhD in physics, seeking a career in academia. I'm interested in theoretical/phenomenological physics, particularly in general relativity, quantum gravitation theories, particle physics, and quantum field theory. His dream is to be a harbinger of the era in which the unification of quantum mechanics and gravity is possible.

Physics graduate student working in theoretical physics. Specializing in the quantization of gravitational theories and string theory. Focusing on the intersection of projective geometry, general relativity, and anomalous contributions from string theory.

Prof. Rodgers' current research is at the intersection of string theory and field theory with a focus on developing a gravitational theory (Thomas-Whitehead Gravity) that incorporates the symmetries of string theories in four-dimensional gravity and chiral interactions with fermionic matter. He directs the Diffeomorphisms and Geometry group, which has several undergraduate and graduate students. Vincent is a strong advocate of outreach and public engagement and can often be seen at Hawk-Eyes on Science and Hawk-Eyes in Space venues with colleague Dale Stille.