PhD in Physics (Doctor of Philosophy in Physics)

Program Overview
PhD program prescribes specific coursework in areas of Physics or related subjects to peruse the experimental/theoretical research work. The program offers academically rigorous preparation for students who intend to pursue scientific, technical, or professional careers in Physics. It provides solid theoretical foundations by offering the latest courses designed by leading experts in various fields of Physics. This program widens its scope by offering excellent opportunities in material science, microelectronics, optoelectronics, magnetism, semiconductor & micro-sensors fabrication, Plasmas Physics and biotechnology etc. Department of Physics provides tremendous research environment with the services of its dedicated PhD faculty (highest no. In Punjab) members with specialization in the fields of Experimental condense matter physics, Quantum devices, Quantum Computation, Plasma physics, Fuel Cell, Energy storage device, Computational condensed matter (DFT), 2D materials, Medical Physics and Nuclear physics etc.
Program Objectives:
This Three year degree program aims to train the professionals to design and conduct the experiments, and analyze and interpret data to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, sustainability and ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
The program further aims to provide:

Hands-on experience, with applicable research tools, to the students who want to broaden their knowledge
Professionals looking to remain at the forefront seeking higher education.
A supportive platform for researchers who want to explore various dimensions of Physics

Career Opportunities:
Graduates are expected to go on to a broad range of future opportunities, including:

As an expert in high-technology companies, TOSHIBA, HITACHI
To Work in Hospitals like SKH, ANMOL, PINUM, GINUM etc
Atomic Energy Commission e.g. PINSTECH/PIEAS etc
Missile Technology, Defense, Ordinance Factory etc.
Teaching in academic Institutes, Colleges and Universities
Research in academic Laboratories and research Institutes
Development and Technical support in a industry for its products or services
For Higher Studies in advanced countries (Largest Network of our Alumni at China)
Entrepreneurship (Several Alumni are running the companies like solar cell etc.)
Freelancing and online jobs

Admission Criteria
Following are the pre-requisites for admission in PhD program:

MS/M.Phil degree in the relevant field from an accredited educational institution, with minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0 (semester system) or 70% marks (annual system), and no third division (annual system) or ‘D’ grade throughout the academic career;
The NTS/GRE/HAT General/Equivalent Test conducted by the testing bodies accredited by HEC with passing score of 60% is a mandatory requirement for admission in PhD program(s) at CUI. However, if required, the university may conduct/accept NTS/GRE/HAT (Subject Test) for admission in PhD program(s) in addition to NTS/GRE/HAT General/Equivalent Test.
Furthermore, GRE Subject Test is an additional requirement for a prospective student intending to gain admission in MS/MPhil or PhD program(s) from an Intra-disciplinary field, whereas GRE/HAT General or Equivalent is a fundamental requirement for the admission. Hence, a prospective graduate student coming from an Intra-disciplinary field must take two tests i.e. NTS/GRE/HAT General/Equivalent and the GRE Subject/Equivalent Test. However, if the GRE Subject Test for a specific field/discipline is not available/conducted in Pakistan, then the university shall also conduct a test equivalent to the GRE Subject test.

Program Duration
Minimum Duration: 03 Years Minimum Semesters: 06
Maximum Duration: 08 Years Maximum Semesters: 16

Degree Requirement for Ph.D
PhD degree program is spread over 24 credit hours, required to be completed according to the criteria cited below:

Courses: 18 credit hours
Comprehensive exam
Thesis of 6 credit hours
Open Defense
Publication of at least one research article based on the PhD research work in an HEC approved" W or X" category journal

List of Courses

S. #	Course Code	Course Title	Cr. Hr.
1	PHY601	Quantum Computation I	3(3, 0)
2	PHY603	Mathematical and Computational Methods in Physics	3(3, 0)
3	PHY605	Electrodynamics	3(3, 0)
4	PHY606	Applied Quantum Mechanics	3(3, 0)
5	PHY607	Statistical Mechanics	3(3, 0)
6	PHY610	Quantum Field Theory I	3(3, 0)
7	PHY614	Group Theory	3(3, 0)
8	PHY616	Standard Model (SWG)	3(3, 0)
9	PHY617	Particle Physics I	3(3, 0)
10	PHY620	Materials Science I	3(3, 0)
11	PHY622	Experimental Techniques	3(3, 0)
12	PHY623	Introduction to Nanoscience and Technology	3(3, 0)
13	PHY624	Surface Physics	3(3, 0)
14	PHY625	Non-Conventional Energy Resources	3(3, 0)
15	PHY626	Conducting Polymers	3(3, 0)
16	PHY627	Quantum Optics I	3(3, 0)
17	PHY631	Physics of Semiconductors and Devices	3(3, 0)
18	PHY632	Physics of Lasers	3(3, 0)
19	PHY634	Optical Communication Network: Design and Simulation	3(3, 0)
20	PHY635	Electronic Materials Processing	3(3, 0)
21	PHY637	Microsystems Technology	3(3, 0)
22	PHY640	Plasma Physics I	3(3, 0)
23	PHY641	Plasma Physics II	3(3, 0)
24	PHY642	Semiconductor Power Devices	3(3, 0)
25	PHY650	Physics of Magnetism	3(3, 0)
26	PHY651	Physics of Microfabrication Technology	3(3, 0)
27	PHY655	Fundamentals of Optical Fibers and Optical Signal Processing	3(3, 0)
28	PHY656	Optical Fiber Devices and Sensors	3(3, 0)
29	PHY657	Atomic and Molecular Physics	3(3, 0)
30	PHY658	Laser Systems and Engineering	3(3, 0)
31	PHY659	Applied Photonics	3(3, 0)
32	PHY660	Errors and Data Analysis	3(3, 0)
33	PHY661	Material Processing with Laser	3(3, 0)
34	PHY665	Graduate Laboratory	3(3, 0)
35	PHY670	Nuclear Physics	3(3, 0)

36	PHY672	Radiation Detection and Measurements	3(3, 0)
37	PHY673	Principle, Method and Applications of Nuclear Tracks	3(3, 0)
38	PHY674	Radiation Protection and Health Physics	3(3, 0)
39	PHY675	Environmental Radiation Dosimetry	3(3, 0)
41	PHY680	Environmental Physics	3(3, 0)
42	PHY681	Heavy Ion Physics	3(3, 0)
43	PHY682	Medical Physics	3(3, 0)
44	PHY683	Geophysics	3(3, 0)
45	PHY684	Nanophotonics	3(3, 0)
46	PHY685	Statistical Methods in Experimental Physics	3(3,0)
47	PHY686	Principles and Applications of Plasma Discharges	3(3, 0)
48	PHY687	Computational Physics	3(3, 0)
49	PHY702	Quantum Computation II	3(3, 0)
50	PHY704	Advanced Quantum Physics	3(3, 0)
51	PHY706	Quantum Chromodynamics	3(3, 0)
52	PHY709	Advanced Electromagnetic Fields and Waves	3(3, 0)
53	PHY710	Integrated Optics	3(3, 0)
54	PHY711	Quantum Field Theory II	3(3, 0)
55	PHY712	Advanced Statistical Mechanics	3(3, 0)
56	PHY717	Gravitation and Cosmology	3(3, 0)
57	PHY718	Particle Physics II	3(3, 0)
58	PHY720	Condensed Matter Theory	3(3, 0)
59	PHY721	Materials Science II	3(3, 0)
60	PHY722	Modern Semiconductor Structures	3(3, 0)
61	PHY726	Thermal Transport Mechanism	3(3, 0)
62	PHY728	Quantum Optics II	3(3, 0)
63	PHY740	Advances in Thin Film Technology	3(3, 0)
64	PHY750	Advanced Topics in Magnetism	3(3, 0)
65	PHY762	Ultrashort Lasers and Optics	3(3, 0)
66	PHY763	Fourier Optics	3(3, 0)
67	PHY764	Nonlinear Optics	3(3, 0)
68	PHY765	Photonic Mesoscopic Systems	3(3, 0)
69	PHY766	Low Temperature Plasma	3(3, 0)
70	PHY767	Laser-Matter Interactions	3(3, 0)
71	PHY768	Advanced Plasma Theory	3(3, 0)
72	PHY769	Plasma Diagnostics	3(3,0)
73	PHY770	Modeling and Simulations in Physics	3(3,0)
74	PHY771	Numerical Methods for PDE	3(3,0)
75	PHY773	Antenna Theory	3(3, 0)
76	PHY774	Electromagnetic Shielding	3(3, 0)
77	PHY775	High Frequency Electromagnetics	3(3, 0)
78	PHY805	Finite Temperature and Density Field Theory for High Energy	3(3, 0)
79	PHY806	Particle Collisions	3(3, 0)
80	PHY807	Physics of Early Universe	3(3, 0)
81	PHY808	Neutrino Physics	3(3, 0)

82	PHY809	Supersymmetry	3(3, 0)
83	PHY810	Kinematics of Nuclear Reactions of High Energies	3(3, 0)
84	PHY819	Quark Gluon Plasma	3(3, 0)
85	PHY820	Special topics in Quantum Optics I	3(3, 0)
86	PHY821	Special topics in Quantum Optics II	3(3, 0)
87	PHY822	Nonlinear Plasma Theory	3(3, 0)