Arvinder Sandhu

Arvinder Sandhu is a Professor of Physics and Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona, leading research in attosecond science and ultrafast dynamics. His work focuses on electronic processes in atoms, molecules, and nanomaterials using advanced laser spectroscopy techniques. He holds dual appointments in Physics and Optical Sciences, emphasizing interdisciplinary research.

Education: Ph.D. in Physics from Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, India (2005).

Research Interests: Attosecond pulse generation, charge migration in molecules, electron-nuclear dynamics, and quantum control. His lab explores ultrafast phenomena in systems like 2D materials (graphene, hBN) and molecular conical intersections, with applications to energy transfer and materials science.

Awards:

• Distinguished Scholar Award (2017)
• NSF CAREER Award (2010)
• University of Arizona Teaching Excellence (2010)
• Young Scientist Medal (2007)

Grants & Advising: Active in mentoring graduate students and securing NSF funding. His work integrates experimental and theoretical approaches to probe electronic wavepackets and phonon dynamics.

Labs & Teams: Directs the Ultrafast Attosecond Spectroscopy Lab, collaborating with theorists and experimentalists globally to advance femtosecond/XUV science.