The Mathematical and Physical Sciences are continually deepening our understanding of the Universe, and our capacity to act within it. Encompassing theoretical and experimental Physics, and all field of Pure Mathematics, Applied Physics and Statistics, the domain has served as the backbone of natural sciences both historically and methodologically. It has been crucial in expanding our knowledge of the cosmos, from the large scale processes that happen in outer space to the dynamics of the earth’s environment, the composition of matter and complex phenomena that we encounter at a quantum scale.
The two fields are intertwined, so much so that while one has dared to dive deep in towards answering questions related to the origin of the universe and its evolution, the other has provided the robust logical and numerical framework for it. Individually both the fields have evolved into full-fledged bodies of knowledge, and combined together they have forayed into every aspect of modern life-not just as a spectator but also defining the very core it. Forging strong bonds with allied fields the Mathematical and Physical Sciences have formed the very basis of some of most modern bodies of knowledge, such as Chaos Theory, biologically-inspired Physics, Modern Cosmology and Astrophysics, Quantum Computing, Financial Mathematics, String Theory and Mathematical Physics, and Earth System Science.
They have made contributions to the domain of technology that are shaping our lives, such as AI, nanotechnology, robotics, pharmaceuticals and green energy. They explore incipient fields like superconductivity, 3-D printing, and quantum computing. With the proliferation of big data and advanced technology, pioneering new projects have sprung up the interface: chemists are working with architects to develop materials, theoretical physicists are employed in finance, and mathematical expertise is in demand across start-ups, government agencies, think-tanks, and manufacturing industries. At a time when other sectors are losing jobs through labour-substituting technologies, these sciences are opening up promising new careers.
Academics
Programmes
At Ahmedabad University, we look forward to harnessing the collective efforts of the Mathematical and Physical sciences, using innovative tools and techniques, and with interdisciplinary approaches and project-based learning to address the most compelling questions and challenges facing humankind and society.
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Admissions
Education at Ahmedabad University offers intellectual rigour, deep focus on research, unique opportunities for academic collaboration and creative momentum. As new students, you join a vibrant, talented community committed to academic excellence and personal growth.
To know more details about admissions, please visit our admissions webpage.
People
The People
Faculty
PhD and Post Doctoral Fellows
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Pramath Anamby
Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Modular and automorphic forms, Analytic number theory, Analytical aspects of modular forms and L-functions
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Samyaday Choudhury
Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Stellar populations, extragalactic star formation, stellar evolution, galaxy evolution, big data analysis in astronomy
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Soumen Ghosh
Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Atomic molecular and plasma physics, Trap electron, positron and ion beam physics.
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Gaurav Goswami
Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Issues at the interface of Fundamental Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics
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Sayan Goswami
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Research Interests: Big data, distributed computing, high performance computing (HPC), computational genomics
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Raghwinder Singh Grewal
Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Atomic Magnetometry, Quantum Sensing, Nonlinear-Optics
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Chetkar Jha
Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Bayesian Analysis, Network Analysis, High-Dimensional Data Analysis
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Jitesh Jhawar
Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Animal Behaviour, Collective Behaviour, Self Organisation, Ecology and Evolution, Population Dynamics, Mathematical Modelling, Theoretical Ecology
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Pankaj Joshi
Distinguished Professor of Physics; Director, International Centre for Space and Cosmology
Research Interests: General Relativity and Cosmology
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Pinaki Majumdar
Professor
Research Interests: Condensed Matter Theory- Magnetism, Superconductivity, Metal-insulator Transitions, Nonequilibrium Quantum Phenomena
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Eshita Mazumdar
Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Additive Combinatorics, Algebraic Combinatorics, Extremal Combinatorics, Combinatorial Number Theory, Diophantine Equations
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Sutapa Mukherji
Professor
Research Interests: Complex Systems and Biological Physics
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Ashwin Pande
Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Topological T-duality, Mathematical Physics and String Theory, Pattern Formation and Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Visualization, Numerical Physics and Visualization
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Pravakar Paul
Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Quantum Topology, Algebra, Algebraic Topology
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Raghavan Rangarajan
Professor & Dean
Research Interests: Cosmology And Particle Physics
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Manjil Saikia
Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Enumerative and Algebraic Combinatorics, q-Series and Integer Partitions, Elementary Number Theory, Theoretical Computer Science
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Shashi Kant Shankar
Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Technology-Enhanced Learning and Teaching, (Multimodal) Learning Analytics, Artificial Intelligence in Education, Educational Technology
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Alok Shukla
Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Modular Forms, Automorphic Forms And Representations, Quantum Computing.
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Susanta Tewari
Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Computational Biology, Statistical Genetics, and Computational Population Genetics
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Aditya Vaishya
Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Air quality, Air Pollution, Climate Change, Aerosol Instrumentation