Jyoti Kaur

Jyoti Kaur is a Researcher at the School of Physics, Maths and Computing, The University of Western Australia (UWA). She holds a PhD in Physics Education (2019) from UWA and specializes in Einsteinian physics education and curriculum development. Her work focuses on integrating modern physics concepts into school curricula, particularly for primary and high school levels, emphasizing hands-on learning approaches. She is a core member of the Einstein-First project, modernizing science education through Einsteinian principles.

Her research highlights include improving girls' attitudes toward physics through innovative teaching methods and analyzing gravitational wave data from LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA collaborations. She has contributed to teacher training programs and STEM equity initiatives, such as the Quantum Girls project. Kaur has been recognized with the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics (2016) for her contributions to physics research and education.

Her grants include a 2024-2029 project investigating teacher upskilling's impact on student outcomes and a 2023-2025 initiative promoting women in quantum science. Collaborations span astrophysics and education, with publications in Physics Education and Astrophysical Journal.

Key research areas include gravitational wave detection, curriculum innovation, and teacher professional development. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education quality and gender equality.