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Dr. Graham Van Goffrier is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Southampton, specializing in lattice gauge theories, quantum simulation, and neutrino phenomenology. As a member of the Cambridge-Southampton Quantum Algorithms for Quantum Field Theory initiative, Graham develops specialized quantum algorithms for the simulation of quantum physical systems, such as lattice gauge theories and quantum link models. In particular, they are working to accelerate variational and other state-preparation algorithms by taking advantage of physical symmetries. Other significant research interests of theirs include particle theory beyond the Standard Model, effective nuclear theories, holography, and applied geometry/statistics.

Graham recently defended my PhD thesis at University College London, entitled "Nuclear and Particle Physics Aspects of Neutrinoless Double-Beta Decay". In the past they have interned at Spotify focusing on causal inference, at the UK Atomic Energy Authority focusing on machine learning, and at the Department of Engineering, Cambridge, focusing on positive-definite matrix data. They value community outreach highly, and served for four years as the Postgraduate Research Representative to the Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences at UCL -- as well as numerous leadership roles in student professional societies.