Harsh Mathur

Harsh Mathur is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Case Western Reserve University, where he also serves as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. His research spans theoretical physics, with primary contributions to condensed matter theory and cosmology, and interdisciplinary projects linking physics to art and history.

Education

• B. Tech., Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (1987)
• Ph.D., Yale University (1994)

Research Interests

• Condensed Matter Theory: Focus on mesoscopic systems, quantum dots, and localization phenomena.
• Cosmology: Investigates primordial gravitational radiation and cosmic microwave background physics.
• Interdisciplinary Work: Applies statistical physics to art authentication (Pollock’s fractal analysis) and language evolution.

Publications

• Recent work (2008) explores gravitational radiation from phase transitions and critiques of fractal authentication of Pollock paintings.
• Earlier publications (1992-2003) address quantum transport, Berry phase effects, and localization models.