Nirmalya Brahma
(NIR-mal-LO bruh-ma)

I am a theoretical physicist working at the intersection of astrophysics, cosmology, and particle physics, with a focus on uncovering the particle nature of dark matter. My research explores how dark matter interacts with the visible universe by connecting fundamental particle theory with astrophysical and laboratory data to reveal the hidden ingredients of our cosmos. If you would like to learn more, take a look at my research page or, for a more “classical” picture, see here.

I am currently a Ph.D. candidate in physics at McGill University, Canada, where I work under the supervision of Katelin Schutz as an FRQNT scholar. Before joining McGill, I earned my B.S. and M.S. in Physics at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India (find more details in my CV). Beyond research, I enjoy mentoring students and engaging in science communication, with a focus on making physics accessible to wider audiences. See my contact page if you’d like to connect.