Aaron Collavini

PhD Candidate in Physics & Philosophy

University of Udine · University of Geneva
INFN · Geneva Symmetry Group

About me

Hello everyone!

I am an Italian student pursuing a double PhD degree in Physics (University of Udine) and in Philosophy (University of Geneva). I have also been a visiting researcher at the University of California, Irvine. I am affiliated with the National Institute of Nuclear Physics, member of the Geneva Symmetry Group and co-founder of the Philosophy and Foundations of Physics Seminar at the University of Udine.

I obtained an B.Sc. (2019) and M.Sc. (2022) in Physics from the University of Trieste and an M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Italian Switzerland (2025).

My research focuses on the foundations of gravitational theories, with particular attention to the geometrical structure of space-time and its interplay with matter. In particular, I am currently investigating the conceptual and mathematical foundations of torsion theories of gravity.

Selected Publications

On the Viability of Higher-Order Theories

with S. Ansoldi
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A, 2025

Ontologies for Quantum Field Theory

with L. Gasparinetti
Philosophy Compass, 2025

Particelle in Fisica Moderna

with L. Gasparinetti
APhEx, 2025

Curriculum Vitae

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Contact

University of Geneva aaron.collavini@etu.unige.ch