𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐚𝐳𝐫𝐮𝐥 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐀 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬
 

The School of Data and Sciences at BRAC University, in collaboration with ICTP: International Centre for Theoretical Physics and ICTP PWF: Physics For Bangladesh, proudly presents the Jamal Nazrul Islam Memorial Winter School 2025. This unique program offers participants an incredible opportunity to explore cutting-edge ideas in theoretical physics, deepen their understanding of the universe, and connect with a global community of leading scientists.
This Winter School is a series of highly technical lectures for undergraduate and graduate students of Bangladesh. The theme of the school is quantum gravity, particularly string theory approaches to cosmology and black hole physics, as well as aspects of mathematical physics. The lectures will be conducted by world-renowned experts, offering students comprehensive training to help ease their academic pathways into these advanced fields.
 

𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬

1. 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲
a. String Compactification
b. Overview of Cosmology
Speaker: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱𝗼 (𝗡𝗬𝗨, 𝗔𝗯𝘂 𝗗𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶) and Prof. Michele Cicoli (University of Bologna, Italy)
 

Prof. Fernando Quevedo is a distinguished theoretical physicist specializing in string theory, phenomenology, and cosmology, and the former Director of ICTP. Prof. Quevedo has been honored with the John Wheatley Prize, the Spirit of Salam Award, the Abdus Salam Medal, and many more accolades.

Prof. Michele Cicoli is a Full Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy "Augusto Righi" at the University of Bologna, specializing in string theory and its phenomenological implications. Since 2017, he has served as the local coordinator of the INFN research group on String Theory & Fundamental Interactions (ST&FI).

2. 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲
Speaker: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗻 (𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗦, 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮)
Prof. Ashoke Sen is a renowned theoretical physicist and expert in string theory. Prof. Sen’s research spans S-duality, black hole entropy, and superstring perturbation theory. His numerous accolades include the G.D. Birla Award, TWAS Prize, Infosys Prize in Mathematical Sciences, Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, Padma Bhushan, and Dirac Medal.
 

3. 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐱
Speaker: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗦𝘂𝘃𝗿𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗷𝘂 (𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗦, 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮)
Prof. Suvrat Raju is a leading theoretical physicist specializing in quantum gravity and quantum field theory. Prof. Raju has received the Nishina Asia Award, the ICTP Prize, and other prestigious honors.
 

4. 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀
Speaker: To Be Announced 
Additional renowned physicists and mathematicians will join the program. Their names will be announced soon.
 

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: The Main School will be fully residential. Accommodation and food will be provided free of charge for the entire duration of the Main School.
 

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
- Registration Fee: 1000 BDT
- 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
- Target Audience: Students with a strong interest in relativity and mathematical physics and a desire to pursue graduate studies.
 

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from world-class physicists, explore groundbreaking topics, and connect with a community of passionate scientists. Whether you're an aspiring physicist, a mathematics enthusiast, or simply curious about the mysteries of the universe, this Winter School promises to be a transformative experience. Register today and be part of this journey into the heart of theoretical physics and mathematics!

𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙠: https://forms.gle/xyidRXvKiLDeSRRs6

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dvRSGnmaW19s9O-cKlMbe_NoWUlfP1ig1pnE-p3gXqM/edit?usp=drivesdk

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We look forward to welcoming you to the Jamal Nazrul Islam Memorial Winter School 2025, where curiosity meets inspiration, and ideas shape the future.