Theoretical physics · Science communication

Prachi
Garella.

Exploring the universe.
Sharing the questions.

I’m a physics PhD student at the University of Houston. I study matter under extreme conditions and share the ideas that make physics fascinating—through research, public talks, and The Knowmads Podcast.

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Prachi Garella by a mountain lake — A little curiosity, wherever I go.

“One should always be cognizant of their words, actions and way of being.”

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01 Research

Matter at
the extremes.

My research explores the phase diagram of Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD): how strongly interacting matter behaves in extreme conditions, from the early universe to neutron stars.

I use holographic models and gauge/gravity duality to investigate its thermodynamics and phase structure.

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Prachi painting the gravitational action on a colorful wall — Adding a little physics to a shoot-and-paint wall in Houston.

Prachi speaking about the arrow of time at After5 Society in Houston — Talking about the arrow of time with After5 Society.

02 Outreach & public talks

Physics belongs
in the conversation.

I believe that scientists, alongside conducting cutting-edge research, have a responsibility to communicate with the general public. I regularly give public talks at After5 Society, sharing ideas from physics and making research accessible to a wider audience.

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