Research

One of the major challenges in contemporary nuclear structure research is understanding the internal structure of nuclei with exotic neutron-to-proton ratios and interpreting the diverse phenomena associated with their underlying nucleon configurations. Fundamentally, the structure and shape of these nuclei are governed by a delicate interplay between macroscopic collective effects and microscopic shell structures. As a result, a central focus of ongoing research efforts in nuclear structure is investigating how various shape degrees of freedom influence both collective and single-particle excitation properties.

My research has been dedicated to exploring the nature of these excitations, with particular emphasis on the interaction between collective and single-particle degrees of freedom, the evolution of nuclear collectivity, and the phenomena of shape-phase transitions and shape coexistence. Additionally, my research group is  actively involved in searching for evidence of stable, asymmetric shapes in neutron-rich nuclei, especially those with extreme isospin ratios. The primary goal of our work is to construct a comprehensive understanding of the physical structure emerging from these excitations by analyzing ground- and excited-state properties and developing a coherent, unified description of the nuclear system.

To achieve these objectives, my group employ several advanced in-beam gamma-ray spectroscopic techniques, including Coulomb excitation, fusion-evaporation reactions, deep inelastic scattering, and lifetime measurements. These methods allow us to probe the underlying structure of nuclei, and gain insights into the interplay of nuclear forces that govern their behavior across a range of exotic conditions. Through this approach, our research aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the fundamental forces shaping nuclear matter and the role of nucleon configurations in determining nuclear structure.