About
We ask and attempt to answer a range of fundamental questions about our Universe. The department has active research groups in the following areas: Astrophysics & Cosmology; Atomic, Molecular, Optical & Plasma Physics; Condensed Matter Physics; Gravitational Physics; High Energy Physics; Non-linear Dynamics & Statistical Physics and Soft & Living Matter Physics. A more granular listing is available on our Research page.
The department is committed to imparting high-quality education and mentoring. Our faculty are involved in four teaching programmes: the five-year BS-MS dual degree programme (that admits students after high-school), an Integrated PhD programme (that admits students with a Bachelors' degree), a PhD programme (that admits students with a Masters' degree) and a new Masters' programme in Quantum Technology, that has been launched from the 2024-25 academic year.
Chairs of the Physics Department at IISER Pune
| Name | Duration |
| Prof. Sunil Mukhi | 2012 – 2018 |
| Prof. M.S. Santhanam (Officiating) | 2018 – 2019 |
| Prof. Tarun Souradeep | 2019 – 2022 |
| Prof. Sudarshan Ananth | 2022 – 2025 |
| Prof. T.S. Mahesh | 2025 – |
