Dr. Ratindranath Akhoury

Professor

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Biography

Ratindranath Akhoury is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Michigan. He obtained his Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1980, after earning an M.S. from the Indian Institute of Technology in 1975 and a B.S. from Patna University in 1973. His research interests primarily lie in the applications of quantum field theory and quantum gravity, as well as the intersection of quantum field theories and quantum information theory. Akhoury has contributed to various significant publications, including topics related to soft charges, black hole thermodynamics, and perturbative quantum gravity. His work often involves theoretical frameworks that advance the understanding of particle physics and quantum information, making impactful contributions to these foundational areas of physics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Commissioned as a professor in the Department of Physics, involved in teaching and research in theoretical physics.

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science