Gautam Naik

I am a PhD candidate in the Physics Department at Boston University, working under the supervision of Prof. Chris R. Laumann. My research focuses on understanding the emergent phenomena that arise when quantum mechanics meets complex many-body systems.

My work lies at the intersection of quantum spin liquids, topological phases of matter, and exotic electromagnetic responses. I am particularly interested in how artificial light—emergent photons—can exist within frustrated magnetic materials like quantum spin ice.

I am actively seeking postdoctoral positions in theoretical condensed matter physics, with particular interest in groups working on quantum spin liquids, topological phases, and emergent gauge theories.