Prateek Agrawal

Prateek Agrawal is an Associate Professor of Theoretical Particle Physics at the University of Oxford's Department of Physics. He is affiliated with the Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics and the Particle Theory Research Group. His research focuses on fundamental questions in particle physics and cosmology, including dark matter, axion physics, electroweak phase transitions, and grand unified theories. Agrawal's work bridges high-energy physics with observational cosmology, addressing topics like the Hubble tension and axion-mediated forces. He has contributed to theoretical frameworks for axion-photon couplings, domain wall dynamics in phase transitions, and precision experiments to detect dark matter interactions.

• Education: Details not explicitly provided in the text.
• Affiliations: Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics (room 70.14), University of Oxford.

His research interests span particle astrophysics, fundamental particles, and quantum dynamics. Notable themes include the electroweak phase transition mechanisms, axion couplings in string theory, and testing dark matter models through cosmological and experimental probes. Agrawal's recent publications explore gravitational wave signatures from phase transitions, monodromic axion-photon interactions, and storage ring experiments to detect axion forces.

His work often intersects with experimental efforts, such as the ACME III collaboration for spin precession measurements and FCC-hh/HE-LHC collider studies. While no explicit awards are listed, his contributions reflect active engagement in high-impact theoretical research.

Labs/Teams: Active member of the Rudolf Peierls Centre and Particle Theory Group, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects involving string theory, cosmology, and precision experiments.