
Ryan Plestid
Assistant Professor of Physics (starting 01/2027)
M2XXX Physics Research Building
Areas of Expertise
- Theoretical physics
- Particle and nuclear astrophysics
- Dark matter
Education
- Ph.D. Physics, McMaster University, 2019
- B.Sc. Physics, University of Guelph, 2013
I am a theorist who works at the intersection of particle physics, nuclear physics, and astrophysics. I am interested in topics that relate to fundamental physics, i.e., the constants of nature, elementary particles, and unsolved problems like the nature and origin of dark matter. I am interested in both theory and phenomenology (applications with direct connection to experiment) that help further our understanding of the building blocks of our universe.