My Journey 

My scientific journey began at the Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM), where I earned my Ph.D. in theoretical condensed matter physics. Located in Iran, IPM is one of the leading and most specialized research institutes in the Middle East. My training there was rigorous and deeply research-focused, teaching me how to think carefully, work independently, and approach complex theoretical problems with discipline and creativity.

As a woman pursuing theoretical physics from the Middle East, I was aware that I was entering a field where people with my background were not always highly represented. But that experience became a source of strength. It pushed me to develop a high standard for my work and to build a research path defined by both independence and collaboration.

After moving to the United States, I continued my research at the City University of New York, where my work expanded across quantum materials, superconductivity, topological systems, and computational modeling. Throughout this journey, one theme has remained constant: I am most drawn to physics that is connected to real systems.  

My work has never been purely abstract. I enjoy building theoretical models and numerical simulations that explain experimental observations, predict device behavior, and uncover the microscopic mechanisms behind surprising physical phenomena. More recently, I have worked closely with experimental teams at the Albany Nanotech Center in New York as a theory lead, helping connect measurements in topological superconducting devices to physical models.

For me, the most exciting science happens when theory and experiment speak to each other  when a device shows something unexpected, and theory helps reveal the mechanism behind it. That is the kind of work I hope to continue: rigorous, collaborative, and connected to the future of quantum materials and quantum technologies.