Department of Physics

Research within the Department of Physics seeks to explore and explain fundamental aspects of the world we live in, from the smallest subatomic particles to the mechanics of the universe.

Department of Physics

We explore and explain fundamental aspects of the world we live in, from the smallest subatomic particles to the whole Universe.

We are driven by outstanding research, and perform fundamental research in theoretical physics, applied research in materials science, and interdisciplinary research at the interfaces of physics and data science, physics and technology, and physics and chemistry.

Research-led teaching is important to us, and we regularly involve undergraduate students in research-led activities, such as final-year projects and summer research internships (SURF). We are based in XJTLU’s SIP North Campus, with modern laboratory facilities for teaching experimental physics.

We value public engagement and understanding of our research, physics and science, and organise outreach activities and lectures both on-site and in local schools.

We strive to create a friendly and welcoming, research-oriented atmosphere.

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Staff

6+

Nationalities

Our Research

Astronomy & Astrophysics

  • Observational cosmology
  • Star clusters and planetary systems
  • N-body simulations

Astronomy & Astrophysics
High-Energy Physics

High-Energy Physics

  • Experimental particle physics
  • Theoretical & mathematical physics
  • Data analysis and statistics

Condensed Matter Physics

  • Spintronics and nanotechnology
  • Battery technology
  • Low-dimensional systems

Condensed Matter Physics

Our Collaborations

NANOGRAV

We are associate members of NANOGrav, the North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves.

NANOGRAV

CEPC

We are participating in preparation for the CEPC, the Circular Electron Positron Collider.

CEPC

GAMBIT

We are active in GAMBIT, the Global and Modular BSM Inference Tool.

GAMBIT
SMP wins 8 NSFC grants in 2024!

SMP wins 8 NSFC grants in 2024!

26 Aug 2024
Nanohertz gravitational waves are cool but not supercool

Nanohertz gravitational waves are cool but not supercool

15 Aug 2024
Dr Andrew Fowlie joins the North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves

Dr Andrew Fowlie joins the North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves

15 May 2024