Luis Cortes-Herrera

Research Associate

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Luisenrique.Cortesherrera@unt.edu

Luis is a Research Associate at the Department of Physics, UNT. He graduated from the University of Rochester with a Ph.D in Optics in June 2024. He is interested in the analysis and optimization of photonic systems. In his free time, he enjoys biking, and watching sci-fi and fantasy movies.

Dmytrii Shymkiv 

Research Associate

DmytroShymkiv@my.unt.edu

Dmytro is a Research Associate at the Department of Physics, UNT. He graduated from UNT with a Ph.D degree in Physics in May 2024. In his free time, he enjoys grilling, hiking, driving and visiting parks. 

Chun Wang

Graduate student

WangChun@my.unt.edu

Chun is a graduate student in the Physics Department at UNT. Chun obtained her master's degree in physics from Yanshan University in China in June 2024. In her spare time, she likes listening to music, singing and occasionally doing sports.

Paniz Khakpour 

Graduate student

PanizKhakpour@my.unt.edu

Paniz is a graduate student in the Physics Department at UNT. Paniz completed her Bachelor's degree in Physics at the University of Tabriz in February 2024. She has a strong passion for quantum mechanics and optics, and she enjoys combining art and science in her life. In her free time, she loves playing piano, reading, and spending time in nature and with animals.

Tayyaba Batool

Graduate student

TayyabaBatool@my.unt.edu 

Tayyaba is a graduate student in the Physics Department at UNT. She graduated with a master’s degree in physics from Ajou University in South Korea in February 2026. In her spare time, she enjoys sleeping, watching science-fiction movies, and doing creative crafts. 

Abhishek Tiwary

Graduate student

abhishektiwary@my.unt.edu

Abhishek is a graduate student in the Department of Physics at UNT. He finished his master's degree in Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad in India in June 2024. During his leisure time, he engages in activities such as listening to music, photography, stargazing, and observing nature. 

Gurtaj Boparai

TAMS student

GurtajBoparai@my.unt.edu  

Gurtaj Boparai is a Junior at the Texas Academy of Math and Science on the Computer Science track. He loves dinosaurs, hanging out with his friends, and listening to music in his free time. 

Gagan Chitragar

TAMS student

GaganChitragar@my.unt.edu 

Carolyn is a junior at the Texas Academy of Math and Science (TAMS) in the Electrical Engineering track. He enjoys watching and playing soccer, solving Rubik's cubes, and playing table tennis 

Carice Chen

TAMS student

CariceChen@my.unt.edu  

Carice is a junior at the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS), currently studying under the General Mathematics and Science track. She loves eating, finds comfort in music, and always treasures time spent with family.