Jeff Leiberton worked with Prof. DeRoo on supernova remnants in a nearby galaxy (the LMC) during his undergraduate education. In addition, he also studied theoretical corrections of adjustable X-ray optics using simulations written in python.

Leiberton’s research focus is theoretical physics, which uses mathematical models and abstractions to understand, explain, and predict natural phenomena, such as string theory, dark matter, and quantum technologies. Specifically, his research focuses on the theoretical development and realization of condensed matter systems for use in quantum technologies such as quantum computers.

He was named a Goldwater Scholar in 2023.