In Physics and Astronomy, we push the boundaries of the unknown. Curiosity drives us to explore the fundamental laws that govern our world, the structures of the universe, and the building blocks with which we create new and better materials and energy systems.
We conduct cutting-edge research in a creative and international setting, working alongside other academic institutions at the very forefront of their fields. Science, learning and collaboration are at the heart of what we do, and we work in an environment where inclusion and excellence go hand in hand.
We contribute with innovations that address current and future challenges in a changing world. We are deeply committed to training the engineers, physicists and astronomers of the future, and to sharing our knowledge and breakthroughs with the academic community, society and industry.
Our research
Research in Physics and Astronomy is divided into eight divisions. You can read more about them here. We bring together interdisciplinary and international research with leading partners in fields such as materials science, nanotechnology, life sciences, energy research and space, through world-leading industrial research and development projects. We are also home to leading research facilities, such as the Onsala Space Observatory, Chalmers e-Commons and the Chalmers Materials Analysis Laboratory (CMAL).
Collaboration
We are deeply committed to sharing our knowledge of physics and astronomy, and we play a key role in addressing society’s major challenges, whether these involve new industry applications or observations of the Earth and the universe that place our civilisation in a broader context.
Infrastructures and centres at Physics and Astronomy
Physics and Astronomy host three infrastructure units at Chalmers: Onsala Space Observatory, Chalmers Material Analysis Laboratory (CMAL), and Chalmers e-commons. We also host the research center Formulaex. Coordinated from the department, the Graphene Flagship has brought graphene innovation out of the lab and into commercial applications. It is one of the largest the European Commission funded research projects ever.
Our research projects and publications
Find our publications and projects in Chalmers research database.
Education
From undergraduate to PhD studies.
Master's thesis
Available Master's thesis projects