Raghav Chari

Title of Program: Philosophy of Physics

E-mail Address: rchari1@vols.utk.edu

Hometown: Chapel Hill, NC

Year: Third-Year

Anticipated Graduation Date: Spring 2025

Description of Program:The aim of an interdisciplinary program in Philosophy of Physics aims to study the philosophical nature of the Universe through further philosophical emphasis on physical concepts such as Cosmology, Quantum Physics, and General Relativity.

Departmental Emphases: Department of Philosophy, Department of Physics & Astronomy

Faculty Mentor(s): Dr. Sean Lindsay, Dr. Mariam Thalos

Plans After Graduation (career, graduate/professional school, etc.): Graduate School in Physics & Philosophy with an emphasis on Cosmology and further understanding the nature of the Universe.

Other Academic Interests: Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives in Physics
Prior Enrollment at Other Colleges or Universities: N/A

Study Abroad: N/A

Research Experiences or Internships: Core-Collapse Supernovae Research at UTK/Oak Ridge Labs. Black Hole Research at NASA.

Part-time Employment; Hobbies; Campus Clubs/Activities: People of Color in Physics Organization (Founder & President)

Any Other Information to Add: Representative College of Arts & Science on Provost Student Advisory Council.