Aravind Karthigeyan

I am a theoretical condensed matter physicist working across topology, quantum geometry, open and correlated systems, and quantum information. B.S. Physics & Mathematics, UT Austin · Incoming PhD student at XXX (Fall 2026).

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Welcome to the Blog, posted February 15, 2026

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About

My work in theoretical condensed matter physics centers on topology, collective dynamics, and quantum information, with an emphasis on academically rigorous models that stay close to real materials and platforms. I use an analytical-plus-numerical workflow to connect first-principles theory with experimentally relevant predictions.

Current focus: building models for topological phases and magnonic platforms that clarify transport, coupling, and nonequilibrium dynamics.

Next: beginning doctoral research that unifies condensed matter theory, quantum information, and open quantum systems.

Experience highlights


Research snapshot

Selected areas in theoretical condensed matter physics, including topology and quantum information, with short summaries and links to details.

Magnonics & Spin-Wave Dynamics

Numerical simulations of spin-wave propagation, nonlinear dynamics, and cavity-magnon coupling.

Topological Condensed Matter

Stiefel-Whitney classes, nodal-line systems, and conductivity calculations with the Kubo formula.

Quantum Computing & Complexity

Quantum algorithms in Qiskit and a quantum complexity project on continuous-time search.


Teaching & Service

Quantum Computing ULA / Grader

Office hours, Qiskit labs, grading, and proctoring for the Quantum Computing FRI stream.

Fall 2023 – Dec 2025 · Scott Aaronson, Noah Davis

Gender Matters in Physics

Treasurer. Coordinated outreach events and fundraising with local businesses.

Spring 2023 – Spring 2024

Physics Committees

Led development of the Undergrad Physics Repository and facilitated student resources.

Fall 2023 – Dec 2025

Contact

The fastest way to reach me is email.

aravindkarthigeyan@utexas.edu

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