MADDOX SPINELLI

Senior physics major at the University of Washington, focused on nuclear theory and quantum chromodynamics.

Currently a SULI intern at Brookhaven National Laboratory, studying spin asymmetries, small-x physics, and the Color Glass Condensate framework.

Starting a PhD in theoretical physics in Fall 2026. Long-term goal: professor and researcher.

• High energy theoretical physics
• Nuclear theory
• Developing and applying non-perturbative methods to study fundamental interactions in extreme conditions
• QFT and Effective field theory
• Using machine learning techniques to study strongly coupled systems
• Differential geometry

Current Work SULI Intern @ Brookhaven National Lab — spin asymmetries within the CGC framework, small-x dynamics.

• Treasurer of Society of Physics Students
• President of Mortar Board Honor Society
• Teaching Assistant for UW PHYS 123: Waves, Light, & Heat
• Algebra and Geometry Tutor for Seattle Tutoring Services

Outside of physics, I am often playing saxophone. Here are some of my recent recordings.