PhD in Physics- High Energy Theory in Bethlehem United States | Lehigh University

String theory, quantum field theory, and cosmology. Key research focuses encompass the relationship between gravitational theories and quantum field theories, holographic gauge/gravity dualities, the dynamics of strongly correlated quantum matter phases, and early universe evolution. The Ph.D. curriculum features foundational core courses, including advanced graduate-level classes that establish a comprehensive physics background, specialized coursework aligned with the student's research focus, and dissertation research. Candidates with prior graduate coursework from other institutions may incorporate relevant completed courses into their candidacy proposal, which outlines both their academic preparation and dissertation research plan. Lehigh University's Physics Department provides degree programs such as a B.A. in astronomy, B.S. in astrophysics, and B.A., B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in physics, alongside a summer undergraduate research initiative. Research specialties span astronomy and astrophysics, atomic/molecular/optical physics, biophysics, computational physics, condensed-matter physics, general relativity and cosmology, string theory, high-energy and accelerator physics, nanoscience, nonlinear optics and photonics, plasma physics, soft-condensed matter and complex fluids, and statistical physics.