Faculty of Science

Research in Physics and Astronomy

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manitoba is committed to advancing our understanding of the physical universe through cutting-edge research. The department's research encompasses a broad range of topics, from astrophysics and cosmology to condensed matter physics and quantum information.

Department of Physics and Astronomy Faculty and staff

Research areas

Faculty members and graduate students are actively involved in research projects that explore the properties of materials at the atomic level, the behaviour of matter in extreme conditions, the nature of dark matter and dark energy, and the formation and evolution of galaxies and stars.