Global recognition for Panjab University!
Ten faculty members (current and former) and scholars from PU’s Department of Physics are part of CERN’s ALICE and CMS teams, which have been awarded the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics — the “Oscars of Science.”
This $3 million honour celebrates groundbreaking work at the Large Hadron Collider (2015–2024).
The ALICE and CMS teams at PU include Dr. Lokesh Kumar, Dr. Vipin Bhatnagar, Dr. Sushil Chauhan, and Dr. Sunil Bansal (CMS), along with former professors M.M. Aggarwal, J.M. Kohli, S.B. Beri, J.B. Singh, Manjit Kaur, and A.K. Bhati.
PU Vice Chancellor Prof. Renu Vig said:
“This honour reflects four decades of Panjab University’s leadership in particle physics research… a reflection of the power of collaboration and the remarkable outcomes possible through sustained teamwork on a global mega science project.”
A proud moment for Panjab University and Indian science!
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