Queen's 2015 Nobel Prize in PhysicsThe Department of Physics at Queen's University is one of Canada's leading teaching and research institutes in Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy. Our faculty include high-profile, world-class physicists who work on cutting edge areas of theoretical, computational, applied and experimental physics. Our students have the opportunity to engage in international collaboration as well as inter-disciplinary research with other departments at Queen's, and work in state-of-the-art laboratories.
Learn more about Dr. McDonald co-receiving the 2015 Nobel Prize
Recent News
Date Published: Oct 31, 2025
Total Solar Eclipse 2024 project receives Ontario Tourism Award of Excellence
Tourism Kingston, with partners and agencies, is recognized for their great campaign and collaborative work.
Date Published: Oct 24, 2025
Prof. Spekkens receives Tier 1 CRC Funding
Prof. Kristine Spekkens receives prestigious Tier 1 Canada Research Chair Funding.
Date Published: Oct 21, 2025
Decoding the Cosmos Celebration Event
Celebrating 10th year of Dr. McDonald's Nobel Physics Prize and renewed funding of McDonald Institute.
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Employment Opportunities
Date Published: Nov 20, 2025
Queen's National Scholar (QNS) Senior Faculty Position
We are seeking a collaborative scholar with demonstrated leadership in Quantum Optics, Quantum Simulation, and/or Photonics for Artificial Intelligence.
Research Highlights
Date Published: May 19, 2025
Hughes Group and Collaborators publish back-to-back Physical Review Letters
Publications in the exciting fields of Quantum Optics and Ultrastrong Coupling of Light and Matter.
Date Published: Apr 28, 2025
Luminescent polymers as strong emitters of free electrons and a new source of light
Dongze Wang and Prof. Gao publish their interesting lab findings in the prestigious Physical Review Letters and is an Editor's Suggestion.
Date Published: Apr 08, 2025
Dimming Starlight with Dark Compact Objects
PhD student Leo Kim, postdoctorate Melissa Diamond, and professor Joe Bramante publish their research in the prestigious Physical Review Letters.