Thomas Harvey
IAIFI Fellow at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Top SchoolThomas Harvey is an IAIFI Fellow at MIT who applies machine learning techniques to problems at the intersection of theoretical physics and mathematics, with a particular focus on using ML methods to probe string theory. With nine years of research experience and a DPhil in Theoretical Physics from Oxford complemented by advanced study at Cambridge and Royal Holloway, he blends deep theoretical rigor with practical computational skills. His work sits bidirectionally between AI and fundamental physics, leveraging ML both as a tool for discovery and a source of new theoretical insight. Beyond research, he has engaged in public physics outreach and teaching, demonstrating an ability to communicate complex ideas to varied audiences. An early career that includes internships at NPL and hands-on research in many-body localisation suggests strong experimental and computational versatility. Based in Boston, he brings a rare mix of high-energy theory, applied mathematics, and modern ML methods to frontier scientific questions.
9 years of coding experience
MSci, Theoretical Physics, MSci, Theoretical Physics at Royal Holloway, University of LondonDoctor of Philosophy - DPhil, Theoretical Physics, Doctor of Philosophy - DPhil, Theoretical Physics at University of OxfordMASt, Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, MASt, Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at University of CambridgeA Levels, A Levels at The Henley CollegeGCSEs, GCSEs at Great Marlow School
Github Skills (4)
genetic-programming7
symbolic-regression3
programming-language1
react1
Programming languages (2)
Github contributions (5)
harveyThomas4692/GAMathematica
Jun 2022 - Sep 2022
Contributions:21 commits, 20 pushes, 1 branch in 2 months
Airsofter4692/cMech
Feb 2018 - Nov 2018
Contributions:2 PRs, 5 pushes, 2 branches in 9 months
domain-specificprogramming-languagedomaindomain-specific-language
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