Department of Physics

Einstein's General Relativity says gravity is a manifestation of dynamic spacetime. There are, however, hints—particularly from string theory—that spacetime may be an emergent concept, analogous to fluids arising from large collections of molecules at macroscopic scales. 

Stress pervades modern life. It affects various brain functions, posing risks for many psychiatric disorders. However, few therapeutics are available to combat such deleterious effects of stress. One class of candidate drugs are psychedelics. With potent effects on the human mind, these drugs have received renewed research interest in recent years.

Quark Gluon Plasma (QGP) is a primordial form of nuclear matter that filled the Early Universe. Advancements in particle accelerator technologies have made it possible to recreate and study this form of matter in a laboratory by colliding heavy ions at ultra-relativistic energies.