Department of Physics, Universidad de la Frontera, Chile
Grigorios Panotopoulos is a Greek physicist specializing in theoretical cosmology and high-energy physics. Born on July 22, 1975, he currently works at the Department of Physical Sciences at Universidad de la Frontera in Chile. With extensive international experience, including postdoctoral positions at renowned institutions such as LMU Munich and the University of Lisbon, Panotopoulos has made significant contributions to understanding the universe’s fundamental aspects.
Profile:
Education:
Grigorios completed his B.Sc. in Physics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 2000, followed by an M.Sc. in particle physics from the University of Crete in 2001. He earned his Ph.D. in Theoretical Cosmology from the University of Crete in 2006, focusing on cosmological evolution in brane-worlds. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in cosmology.
Professional experience:
With over 15 years of research experience, Grigorios Panotopoulos has held various postdoctoral positions, including at LMU Munich and the University of Lisbon. He has been involved in significant research projects related to dark matter and gravity modifications. Currently, he serves at Universidad de la Frontera, where he teaches and leads research on early universe physics and astroparticle phenomena. His collaborative work spans multiple countries and institutions, emphasizing his commitment to advancing the field.
Research focus:
Grigorios Panotopoulos’s research primarily revolves around high-energy physics and cosmology, specifically in areas such as inflation, dark matter, and alternative theories of gravity. He explores the physics of the early universe, focusing on extra dimensions and phenomena beyond the Standard Model. His work aims to bridge theoretical developments with observable phenomena, contributing to a deeper understanding of cosmic evolution and fundamental forces.
Awards and Honors:
Grigorios has received several accolades throughout his academic career, including a National Scholarships Foundation award for excellence in undergraduate studies in Greece. He won the 1st Prize at the 10th Summer School on Advanced Physics in 1998 and was awarded a Marie Curie Fellowship for his advanced studies. In 2020, he was recognized among the top 2% most influential scientists globally, highlighting his impact in theoretical physics.
Publication Top Notes:
- Title: Quasinormal modes for a non-minimally coupled scalar field in a five-dimensional Einstein-Power-Maxwell background
Authors: A. Rincón, P. A. Gonzalez, G. Panotopoulos, J. Saavedra, Y. Vasquez
Year: 2022
Citations: 10
- Title: On the impact of non-local gravity on compact stars
Authors: G. Panotopoulos, J. Rubio, I. Lopes
Year: 2022
Citations: 5
- Title: Orbits of light rays in (1+2)-dimensional Einstein-Power-Maxwell gravity: Exact analytic solution to the null geodesic equations
Authors: G. Panotopoulos, A. Rincón
Year: 2022
Citations: 4
- Title: Charged polytropic compact stars in 4D Einstein-Gauss-Bonnet gravity
Authors: G. Panotopoulos, A. Pradhan, T. Tangphati, A. Banerjee
Year: 2022
Citations: 3
- Title: Binary X-ray sources in massive Brans-Dicke gravity
Authors: G. Panotopoulos, A. Rincón, I. Lopes
Year: 2022
Citations: 7
- Title: Tidal deformability and radial oscillations of anisotropic polytropic spheres
Authors: J. D. V. Arbañil, G. Panotopoulos
Year: 2022
Citations: 6
- Title: Slowly rotating dark energy stars
Authors: G. Panotopoulos, A. Rincón, I. Lopes
Year: 2021
Citations: 12
- Title: Interacting dark sector: Lagrangian formulation based on two canonical scalar fields
Authors: G. Panotopoulos, I. Lopes
Year: 2021
Citations: 2
- Title: Anisotropic Stars in 4D Einstein-Gauss-Bonnet Gravity
Authors: T. Tangphati, A. Pradhan, A. Banerjee, G. Panotopoulos
Year: 2021
Citations: 8
- Title: Accretion of matter and spectra of Binary X-ray sources in Massive Gravity
Authors: G. Panotopoulos, A. Rincón, I. Lopes
Year: 2021
Citations: 11