Mark Mezei
Professor of Mathematical Physics · www.maths.ox.ac.uk · University of Oxford
Quick answer: Mark Mezei is Professor of Mathematical Physics at University of Oxford. Mark Mezei shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
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Research interests
Quantum field theory: time evolution, AdS/CFT duals, defect and disorder operators and their effective field theory descriptions
A popular science account featuring my work can be found in Quanta Magazine under this link.
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2023] Effective description of sub-maximal chaos: stringy effects for SYK scrambling
C. Choi, F. M. Haehl, M. Mezei, G. Sárosi
JHEP 03 (2023), 142
[2023] Phases of Wilson Lines in Conformal Field Theories
O. Aharony, G. Cuomo, Z. Komargodski, M. Mezei, A. Raviv-Moshe
Phys.Rev.Lett. 130 (2023) 15, 151601
Frequently asked questions
Is Mark Mezei hiring PhD students at University of Oxford?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Mark Mezei's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: If you are interested in becoming my PhD student, please apply here. You do not need to contact me separately and doing so will not increase your chances of being accepted.
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What does Mark Mezei research?
Quantum field theory: time evolution, AdS/CFT duals, defect and disorder operators and their effective field theory descriptions
A popular science account featuring my work can be found in Quanta Magazine under this link.
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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