Chetan Dhital

Chetan Dhital is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Kennesaw State University (KSU), where he has been a faculty member since 2018. He leads an experimental condensed matter physics research group focused on non-centrosymmetric materials, topological magnets, and quantum phenomena. His laboratory specializes in single-crystal synthesis, neutron/X-ray scattering, and electromagnetic property measurements.

Education:

• PhD in Physics, Boston College (2014)
• MS in Physics, Tribhuvan University, Nepal (2005)
• BS in Physical Science, Tribhuvan University, Nepal (1999)

Research Focus: Dr. Dhital investigates materials exhibiting multiferroicity, superconductivity, magnetic skyrmions, and Weyl fermions. His recent work emphasizes chiral magnetic oxides, 2D MXenes, and kagome lattice systems, utilizing techniques like quantum oscillation measurements and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy to probe electronic and magnetic behavior.

Teaching: He teaches undergraduate courses including Introduction to Physics (PHY2211/2212), Thermal Physics (PHY4230), and laboratory sessions, with office hours held weekly.

Laboratory: Dr. Dhital directs a materials synthesis lab (Building E, Room 220, Marietta Campus) equipped with high-temperature furnaces, fume hoods, and electrical measurement tools. He actively recruits undergraduate researchers for projects involving national laboratory collaborations (e.g., Oak Ridge National Lab).