Ingyin Zaw

Ingyin Zaw is an Associate Professor of Physics and Program Head at NYU Abu Dhabi, with a PhD in Physics from Harvard University. Her research bridges particle physics and astronomy, focusing on high-energy cosmic rays, dark energy, and the universe's composition.

• Education: AB, AM, PhD in Physics from Harvard University

Her courses span quantum mechanics, general relativity, and interdisciplinary topics like the Science of Martial Arts, analyzing biomechanics and societal impacts of martial traditions. She also leads the Capstone Project and Research Seminar in Physics, guiding students in original research.

Recent media coverage highlights her discovery of a low-mass black hole in galaxy IC 750, emphasizing her contributions to astrophysics and cosmology.