Gravity,
Quantum Field Theory
& Mathematical Physics

Prof. Olaf Hohm's Group

Humboldt University of Berlin - Institute of Physics

Giuseppe Casale

Brief CV

2023 - now: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany
Funded by RTG 2575 'Rethinking Quantum Field Theory'
Topic: Applications of Homotopy Algebras in Gravity
Supervisor: Olaf Hohm
2020 - 2023: M.Sc. in Theoretical Physics, Università di Torino, Italy
Thesis: 'On the Cohomology of N-extended Superspace: Exploring Alternative Off-shell Formulations'
Supervisors: Laura Andrianopoli, Carlo Angelantoni
2017 - 2020: B.S.E. in Physical Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
'Young Talent Project'

Research Interests

My research interests include the construction of gravity and supergravity solutions, field theories, algebras and geometry.

I am currently completing my Ph.D. in Prof. Hohm's group, where I am working on applications of homotopy algebras in gravity. More specifically, I try to understand the double copy prescription from a field-theoretical and algebraic point of view in order to eventually gain new insights about (super)gravity theories. Following the prescription, such theories are obtained as the tensor product of (a subsector of) two gauge theory algebras. The whole process is carried out by means of homotopy algebras, which are a valuable mathematical tool that helps getting a more profound mathematical understanding of the resulting double-copy gravity theory. You can already see some results concerning the construction of maximal supergravities in D=4 and D=10 in my recent papers 2501.02058 [hep-th] and 2508.11753 [hep-th].

Outreach and Other Interests

I have been part of the Equal Opportunity Board of our research training group. The aim of this board is to value and promote diversity* within our research groups through different initiatives like internship programs and workshops.

In my free time I like weight-lifting, walking, dancing and playing the violin. I am an ex-karateka.

* Diversity regarding gender, sexuality, ethnicity, social background and any personal condition that might affect the career development of the person.