Fereshteh Rajabi

Fereshteh Rajabi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at McMaster University, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on high energy astrophysics, quantum optics, and cosmic rays, with particular emphasis on superradiance phenomena, fast radio bursts (FRBs), and astrophysical masers. She explores quantum collective effects in both laboratory settings and astrophysical contexts.

Her work integrates theoretical and computational approaches to model transient astrophysical phenomena and quantum systems. Notable research areas include spectral analysis of FRBs, polarization studies in molecular lines, and the application of superradiance theory to explain recurring maser flares and cosmic signals.

Rajabi has taught advanced courses such as Quantum Mechanics (PHYSICS 6F03) and Quantum Mechanics II (PHYSICS 4F03), demonstrating expertise in foundational and applied quantum physics. Her teaching complements her research in quantum optics and quantum information processing.

Her publications span prestigious journals like Physical Review A, Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, and Science Advances, focusing on topics ranging from trapped-ion systems to theoretical models of extragalactic radio transients.

Rajabi’s research group investigates quantum coherence mechanisms in astrophysical environments, with ongoing work on 2D ion crystals for quantum computing and the impact of propagation effects on FRB signals.