Arjun Kudinoor

Hi! I'm Arjun. I'm a Physics PhD student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a recent graduate of Cambridge University, where I studied Part III of the Mathematical Tripos . I did my undergraduate at Columbia University, where I studied physics and mathematics.

My academic interests are in theoretical and mathematical physics. Right now, I study the physics of the strong force (quantum chromodynamics, aka QCD) at high temperatures using models of quark gluon plasma and jets that are formed during high-energy collisions of large nuclei. In my current recent work within this field, I use the hybrid model of jet quenching to describe the energy loss experienced by jets as they traverse droplets of quark gluon plasma. I then study the properties of these jets -- like their angular distribution, momentum distribution, and internal structure -- to construct an understanding of QCD physics at high temperatures.

In addition to being a student, I'm also the founder and CEO of Tutors For Change, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to creating a world free of barriers to receiving a good education. Our services include free online tutoring, summer coding and robotics camps, and college application seminars. I founded Tutors For Change in July 2020, and we have tutored over 650 students and empowered over 350 volunteers since.