Quantum ferroelectric materials, such as bulk SrTiO3, exhibit complex Rashba-type electron-phonon interactions due to broken inversion symmetry. These interactions can significantly alter low-temperature properties near the quantum critical point (QCP), affecting transitions from paraelectric to ferroelectric phases, as well as superconductivity and unique quantum transport phenomena. My primary research focuses on understanding how these interactions influence electron and spin properties near the QCP. Specifically, I investigate how they modify quantum kinetic equations and transport coefficients in bulk systems. Another key area of my research explores how out-of-equilibrium properties are shaped by the topology of the bulk electronic band structure in Weyl semimetals.

• • 279-1290

  • anirban.kundu@apctp.org

  • 531

  • Condensed Matter Physics

    Condensed Matter Physics

My research primarily focuses on aspects of Matrix Models and their applications in understanding gauge theories and holography. In particular, concrete computations gives us a better understanding of holography in lower-dimensional setting where certain observables become exactly tractable. However, there is still a lot to learn even in lower dimensional gauge theory and gravity in their respective non-perturbative regime. Using the technology of resurgence, I intend to develop a systematic procedure to understand the non-perturbative effects of low dimensional gauge theories (such as 2D Yang-Mills), matrix models and also simple 2D gravitational theories (such as JT gravity). This will further shed light and provide is with valuable insights into the rich phase structure and free energy of various phases of these apparently simple looking theories. We will also attempt to identify the universal features which will further carry over to generic higher-dimensional theories.

• • 279-1291

  • debangshu.mukherjee@apctp.org

  • 531

  • Particle Physics/Quantum Field Theory

    Particle Physics/Quantum Field Theory

Non-equilibrium thermodynamics of open quantum system is a powerful tool to study mesoscopic systems and quantum engines. I am interested in studying the thermodynamical aspect such as work statistics of a quantum system far from equilibrium and the relation to quantum informational quantities such as entanglement propagation. Recently, I have been investigating the quantum work of integrable and chaotic many-body systems. I plan to pursue these direction further to open systems as well as the application in quantum technology such as in quantum batteries. I approach the problem by employing both analytical and numerical treatments. Many of the proposed models can be realized in state-of-the-art experiments.

• • 279-8785

  • donny.dwiputra@apctp.org

  • 548

  • Condensed Matter Physics

    Condensed Matter Physics

My research work in the recent past has focused on the intersection between gravitational physics and quantum mechanics. In quantum information theory, I am interested in different notions of complexity and study them in realistic quantum many-body systems since they are not only very sensitive probes of novel quantum phenomena like quantum phase transition and quantum chaos but also have the power to provide important clues about the microstructure of exotic gravitational systems like black holes. I am currently working on various aspects of quantum complexity and other quantum information theoretic quantities using the tools from differential geometry for many-body systems, both in and out-of-equilibrium to uncover how a quantum state behaves under time evolution and can show novel properties depending on the integrable or chaotic nature of the system.

• • 279-8788

  • kunal.pal@apctp.org

  • 548

  • Statistical Physics

    Statistical Physics

The study of quantum gravity is put to the test in the context of black holes. The fact that black holes are thermodynamic objects with temperature, entropy, and the ability to emit thermal radiation—a discovery made by J. Bekenstein and S. Hawking—gives us a clear direction for understanding black holes and their microscopic quantum structure. My research focuses on investigating the thermodynamics of black holes as they emerge from string theory. By using deformed supergravities and the higher derivative supersymmetric actions provided by the superconformal calculus, I would like to analyze the issues from both macroscopic and microscopic perspectives. Using the quantum entropy formalism given by Ashoke Sen one accurately and methodically captures the quantum effects on black hole entropy, some of the approaches enable us to give string theory with precise tests as a contender for a theory of quantum gravity. In the future, I will continue to research distinct thermodynamic characteristics of extended objects or black holes in various ensembles.

• • 279-8789

  • madhu.mishra@apctp.org

  • 548

  • Particle Physics/Quantum Field Theory

    Particle Physics/Quantum Field Theory

Evolutionary game theory is a theory for explaining cooperation in populations in various fields, including social science and biology etc. I have been working in evolutionary game theory, focusing on computational inference and how uncertainty affects social cooperation. Another interest is social reputation's role in the emergence and stability of cooperative societies.

• • 279-8676

  • minjae.kim@apctp.org

  • 530

  • Statistical Physics

    Statistical Physics

The electronic structure of condensed matter governs its properties and is influenced by factors such as atomic composition, structural arrangement, bonding interactions, and quantum effects. These factors are essential for understanding material behavior and functionality. My research focuses on using density functional theory (DFT) and computational many-body techniques beyond DFT to investigate condensed matter systems. Recently, I have been working on 2D Janus materials, which display broken symmetry at the atomic level and give rise to nontrivial behaviors. By conducting electronic structure calculations, I seek to understand how the unique features of Janus materials relate to their symmetry and structural properties.

• • 279-1419

  • amalia.nadya@apctp.org

  • 521

  • Condensed Matter Physics

    Condensed Matter Physics

The representation of condensed matter systems in terms of field theories is of key importance for increasing their understanding and for finding potential new applications. My research focuses on identifying and characterizing novel aspects of topological phases of matter using techniques and methods from high-energy physics. I am currently investigating two types of exotic phases: the fractional quantum Hall effect, a phenomenon where electrons in a two-dimensional system under a strong magnetic field form fractionalized quasiparticles with exotic statistics, and fractons, quasiparticles with constraints on their motion induced by the existence of conservation laws for multipolar moment charges. The field theories that describe these systems do not adhere to Einstein's principle of relativity and are known as non-relativistic or non-Lorentzian. By incorporating non-Lorentzian versions of higher-spin fields, p-forms, string models, and supersymmetry, I aim to develop field theoretical descriptions of new types of quasiparticles, contributing to a more complete picture of these topological phases.

• • 279-8790

  • salgado.rebolledo@apctp.org

  • 548

  • Condensed Matter Physics

    Condensed Matter Physics

The opinion dynamics model is a mathematical or computational model used to understand and analyze how individual opinions within a population evolve and change over time. I am interested in examining various statistical properties of opinion dynamics models on complex networks, such as the emergence of phase transitions and scaling phenomena due to external influences. This research will be conducted analytically and computationally across various scenarios or developed models.

• • 279-3642

  • roni.muslim@apctp.org

  • 533

  • Statistical Physics

    Statistical Physics

My research investigates the production mechanisms of exotic hadrons through a coupled-channel approach, with particular focus on heavy pentaquark systems. This methodology will provide valuable analysis for experimental results on exotic hadron production across various decay channels while serving as a guide for experimentalists searching for additional exotic structures and deepening our understanding of QCD in the non-perturbative regime.

• • 279-1284

  • samson.clymton@apctp.org

  • 540

  • Nuclear Physics

    Nuclear Physics

In the laboratory, space, and astrophysical plasma environment, the proper understanding of dusty plasma and wave propagation characteristics are crucial in diverse fields such as laboratory applications (fusion devices, semiconductor industry, etc.) and spacen exploration. The charge perturbation induced on the equilibrium space dusty plasma by the space debris and meteoroids affects the linear and nonlinear wave properties. Recently, I am focused on dust dynamics, dust charge fluctuations, dust levitation, sheath characteristics of the lunar surface (sheath instability due to the presence of charge dust particles as Rayleigh-Taylor instability), Landau damping phenomenon, linear and nonlinear wave properties in the magnetized and unmagnetized laboratory, space and astrophysical dusty plasmas. In addition, I am interested in exploring the plasma wave dynamics on strongly and weakly coupled magnetized astrophysical dusty plasma, wave instabilities driven by temperature anisotropy, quantum dusty plasma applications to neutron stars, and particle transport phenomenon in rotating plasma (astrophysical and space plasmas).

• • 279-8787

  • suresh.basnet@apctp.org

  • 548

  • Astrophysics / Cosmology

    Astrophysics / Cosmology

My research centers around twistor theory. It can be thought of as a practical framework to construct viable gravitational models that are UV-finite, such as self-dual gravity and chiral higher-spin theories. I am currently using twistor theory to study the integrability of some self-dual/chiral gravitational models both at classical and quantum level. Using some current known techniques in twistor theory, I also aim to construct some simple models that can describe interactions of massive higher-spin fields, from which the black hole scattering processes in the post-Minkowskian approximation can be studied.

• • 279-3616

  • tran.tung@apctp.org

  • 535

  • Particle Physics/Quantum Field Theory

    Particle Physics/Quantum Field Theory