Dr. Nancy Aggarwal

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nancy Aggarwal is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Davis, specializing in precision measurements in fundamental physics. Her research prominently involves techniques in Quantum Optics, atomic physics, and condensed matter physics, where she investigates new physics forms such as dark matter candidates and gravitational waves from astrophysical, cosmological, and exotic sources. She is an active member of the LIGO collaboration, which focuses on the detection of gravitational waves, and also contributes to the LSD collaboration, which works on levitated sensor detectors. Additionally, she participates in the ARIADNE collaboration, which aims to explore axion detection through resonant interactions. Furthermore, Aggarwal is involved in a new global initiative to build Ultra High Frequency gravitational wave detectors, highlighting her commitment to advancing experimental physics and enhancing the understanding of fundamental forces in the universe.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.