Research

The Universe spans all scales, from the subatomic particles believed to comprise Dark Matter, which dominates the mass in the Universe, to large scale structures that span the observable universe. Astrophysics research at NYUAD spans all of these scales, including:

• Cosmology, Origin and Nature of Dark Matter and Dark Energy
  
• Theory and Simulations of Galaxy Formation
  
• Galaxy Dynamics
  
• Active Galactic Nuclei
  
• Accretion onto Stellar-Mass and Super Massive Black Holes
  
• Formation and Physics of Compact Objects (Black Holes and Neutron Stars)
  
• The Center for Space Science: Sun and Stars Physics, Astroseismology, Modeling and Observations

Principal Investigators

Research Institute Centers

Biophysics
Everything obeys the laws of physics, and biological systems are no exception. The complexity of biological systems, however, is compounded by the fact that they span a broad range of interacting spatial scales from a few atoms to global ecosystems, and life inherently functions far from the equilibrium. This complexity poses problems for physicists that are at once interesting and challenging. Biophysics research at NYUAD includes the following areas:

• Statistical Mechanics of the Crowded Cell
• Single Molecule Mechanics
• Molecular Machines
• Intracellular Transport
• Super-Resolution Imaging
• Molecular Sensors
• Particle Physics

Faculty Research

Particle Physics
Ordinary matter constitutes less than a fifth of the total matter of the universe; the rest is in the form of dark matter. Identifying dark matter's nature and properties is among the most pressing pursuits in the particle physics community, creating a bridge between astrophysics and particle physics. Research at NYUAD is focusing on:

• Dark Matter Detection (Experimental)
• Application of Physics Techniques to Cultural Heritage
• High Energy Physics

Faculty Research

Research Institute Centers