PhD in Physics

Talk one-to-one with a Physics PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.

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A PhD in Physics is a research doctorate in which you produce original work under expert supervision. Whether you are deciding if it is right for you, comparing options, or already part-way through, many questions are easier to answer with someone who has done it. On ScholarsColab you can book a one-to-one online session with a Physics PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.

Physics PhD Mentors

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KRUTIKA ROUTRAY

🏢 C v Raman Global University
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Condensed matter physics, material chemistry and physics
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Eesha Andharia

🏢 University of Arkansas
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Computational condensed matter physics and Materials Sicnece, Nanotechnology. For mentorship, I would choose all three options below.
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Suhail Ahmad

🏢 Cluster university srinagar
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String theory
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Krutika Routray

🏢 Assistant professor
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Material chemistry and physics
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Dhamender Thakur

🏢 Central University of Himachal Pradesh
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Astronomy & Astrophysics
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Farshad Sadeghpour

🏢 Department of Petroleum Engineering, Abadan Faculty of Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum University of Technology (PUT), Abadan, 63187-14317, Iran
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Petroleum engineering, Underground gas storage, Geomechanics, Petrophysics, Energy production and storage
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Nisha Shankhwar

🏢 Senior Research Associate
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Biomaterials, electrospinning, biosensors, fibrous scaffolds, tissue engineering, nanofibers, wound healing, drug delivery, biocompatibility, regenerative medicine, magnetic nanoparticles, shape-memory polymers, core-shell nanoparticles, nanocomposites, medical physics, radiation-biomaterial interaction, marine microbial communities, sentiment analysis, magnetic relaxation, magnetic switching, perovskites, ferroelectric materials, multiferroics, spintronics, dielectric properties, functional oxides, energy harvesting, thin films
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Vasily Ryazanov

🏢 Institute for Nuclear Research, pr. Nauki, 47 Kiev, Ukraine
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theoretical physics
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Prof Paata Kervalishvili

🏢 Georgian Technical University
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Condensed matter, physics, Nuclear technology, Biophysics, Quantum Information Technology

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Who Are the Physics Mentors?

Every mentor on ScholarsColab already holds a PhD and works at a university or college, so they have been through admission, research, publishing and the PhD journey themselves, and now guide students through it. You can check each mentor's publications and where they were published on their individual profile on ScholarsColab before you book.

  • PhD-qualifiedEvery mentor has completed a doctorate.
  • University and college facultyThey teach, supervise and research at universities and colleges.
  • Proven publication recordTheir published work is listed on their profile, so you can judge its quality yourself.

Research Areas of Our Physics Mentors

5 of our Physics mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 183 papers between 1986 and 2026, cited 1,114 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Optical Properties, Thin Films and Simplicial Discrete Informational.

5mentors with publication data
183publications
1,114citations
2026latest paper

Recurring research themes

  • Optical Properties8 papers · 3 mentors
  • Thin Films4 papers · 2 mentors
  • Simplicial Discrete Informational11 papers
  • Synthesis Morphological Structural3 papers
  • Quaternary Heusler Alloys3 papers
  • Properties of Nanosized4 papers

Recent publications by our Physics mentors

  • The Riemann Hypothesis as a Unitary Constraint on the Analog-to-Digital Transition of Arithmetic: A Conditional Proof in Information PhysicsPreprints · 2026 · Miltiadis Karazoupis
  • Investigating the electronic and magnetic properties of VS2 monolayer with and without vacancy defectsAPS Global Physics Summit · 2026 · Eesha Andharia
  • The electronic and magnetic properties of alloyed Ti1-xYxSe2 (Y= V, Cr, Mn; x= 0.11, 0.44, 0.89, 1.00) systems: Ab-initio calculationsComputational Condensed Matter, e01209 · 2026 · Eesha Andharia
  • Enhanced photodegradation of pollutants by Er doped ZnO nanorods fabricated using thermal decompositionNext Materials · 2025 · SHIPRA CHOUDHARY
  • Complete Theory of Simplicial Discrete Informational Spacetime: Towards a Predictive and Testable Theory of Quantum SpacetimePreprints · 2025 · Miltiadis Karazoupis
  • Estimation of Exciton Binding Energy and lifetime for Mono-layer Transition Metal DichalcogenidesarXiv preprint arXiv:2506.05075 · 2025 · Rohit Ramesh Nimje
  • Drude-Lorentz Modeling of UV Absorption in Six Metallic SurfacesAvailable at SSRN · 2025 · Prof Paata Kervalishvili
  • Development of High Efficient Solar Energy Photo-Converting Element Based on Silicon-Graphene Nano SystemInzynieria Mineralna-Journal of the Polish Mineral Engineering Society · 2025 · Prof Paata Kervalishvili

Possible PhD research directions

Based on what our Physics mentors have published, a PhD in Physics with their guidance could explore:

  • Optical Properties, especially where it meets synthesis morphological structural
  • Thin Films, especially where it meets optical properties
  • Simplicial Discrete Informational
  • Synthesis Morphological Structural

These directions are drawn from published work and are a starting point, not fixed topics. Discuss which fits your interests in a first meeting with a mentor. Source: mentors' Google Scholar profiles on ScholarsColab, updated October 2026.

What You Can Discuss With a Physics PhD Mentor

  • Whether a PhD in Physics fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
  • Shortlisting Physics PhD programs and judging which ones are the best fit for you
  • Funding options: scholarships, fellowships and assistantships
  • Choosing a research topic and writing your research proposal
  • Approaching supervisors and preparing for PhD interviews
  • Managing the PhD journey: milestones, publications and staying on track
  • Careers after a PhD in Physics: academia, industry and research roles

Physics Specialisations

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How Mentoring Works

Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.

  1. Step 1

    Choose a mentor

    Browse Physics PhD mentors and compare their profiles and publications.

  2. Step 2

    Book a time

    Pick a slot that suits you from the mentor's calendar.

  3. Step 3

    Start with a short call

    A 10-minute first meeting to see if the mentor is right for you.

  4. Step 4

    Book a longer session

    Schedule a full one-to-one online meeting for all your questions.

Talk to a Physics PhD Mentor

Choose a mentor, book a time that suits you, and get clear answers in a one-to-one online session.

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Use this short first call to explain your questions and see whether the mentor is the right fit. If it helps, you can then book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the Physics PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?

Every Physics mentor holds a PhD and works at a university or college, with a track record of published research. You can check each mentor's publications, and where they were published, on their profile on ScholarsColab before you book.

What can I discuss with a Physics PhD mentor?

Anything about your PhD journey: whether to do a PhD, choosing programs and supervisors, funding, your research proposal, applications and interviews, managing your research, and careers after the PhD.

Is a doctorate in Physics the same as a PhD?

A PhD is a research doctorate. Some fields also offer professional doctorates that focus on applying research in practice. Both lead to the title Doctor; which suits you depends on your career goals. A Physics mentor can explain the difference for your situation.

How much does a meeting cost?

You start with an initial 10-minute meeting for ₹299 (INR). It lets you explain your questions and decide whether the mentor is right for you. If it is, you can book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.