Kishor Acharya, PhD
I’m ACHARYA Kishor, a physicist and complexity scientist from Nepal, currently based in Palma, Spain. I work as a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for Cross-Disciplinary Physics and Complex Systems (IFISC), where I study information dynamics, complex networks, and emergent behaviors using approaches rooted in physics and information theory.
My academic journey — shaped by experiences in Nepal, France, Luxembourg, Estonia, and Spain — reflects a deep curiosity about how complex patterns emerge from simple interactions.
Education and Research
I hold a background in physics with academic experiences across Europe and Nepal:
- PhD in Physics — University of Luxembourg / Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST)
Focus on plasma physics, computational modeling, and material science. - M2 in Physics of Plasmas and Fusion — Sorbonne University (UPMC), France
Master’s thesis at École Polytechnique, Laboratory of Plasma Physics (LPP). - MSc in Physics — St. Xavier's College, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Specializing in statistical and mathematical physics. - BSc in Physics — Tribhuvan University, Nepal
My research has evolved from plasma physics and computational fluid dynamics to the study of network science, complexity theory, and information dynamics.
Teaching and Mentorship
Teaching has been an integral part of my academic life, offering the chance to share knowledge while learning from students. I have taught and mentored across various institutions and levels:
- Lecturer — Estonian Military Academy (2022–2023)
Taught graduate-level courses in quantitative data analysis with applied statistics. - Teaching Assistant — Université du Luxembourg (2020/21)
Assisted undergraduate soft matter physics courses and adapted materials for online learning during the pandemic. - Lecturer — St. Xavier's College, Nepal (2015–2016)
Taught A-Level Physics (University of Cambridge curriculum).
I believe in fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and active engagement both inside and outside the classroom.
Languages and Science Communication
Science, for me, extends beyond academic circles. I enjoy sharing ideas through talks, writing, and creative media — including my YouTube channel and blog articles. I communicate fluently in English, Nepali, and Hindi, with conversational French and beginner-level Spanish.
Awards and Contributions
- Best PhD Elevator Pitch — LIST General Assembly (2019)
- Best Poster Presentation — LIST PhD Day (2018)
- PLAS@PAR Master Scholarship — Sorbonne University (2016/17)
- IAF Emerging Space Leaders Grant — Beijing (2013)
- Co-developer of Infomeasure Python Package — Tools for estimating entropy and information-theoretic measures
On This Website
This website is a space where I share research insights, reflections, blog posts, and science communication projects. Explore, connect, and join me on this journey through physics, complexity, and the art of making sense of our world.