Mukund R. Bharadwaj

Ph.D. in Astro-Particle Physics

Navigating the cosmos from the quantum to the cosmic scale. I build cutting-edge detectors to hunt for the universe's most elusive particles and unravel its deepest mysteries.

Mukund R. Bharadwaj in the lab

Hi, I'm Mukund.

I'm a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Physics, where my work is at the intersection of low-temperature physics, quantum sensors, and detector development. My passion lies in creating novel tools to ask fundamental questions about our universe.

After completing my Ph.D. in Munich, I've continued my journey into the world of astro-particle physics. I lead the deployment of advanced cryogenic detector modules, coordinating with brilliant minds across the globe. When I'm not in an underground lab, you might find me speedcubing, or curating my stamp and Hot Wheels collections.

My Journey

July 2025 - Present

Postdoctoral Researcher

Max Planck Institute for Physics, Munich

Leading deployment of cryogenic detector modules for a low-background underground laboratory.

April 2021 - July 2025

PhD Research Scholar

Max Planck Institute for Physics, Munich

Developed a novel detector readout technique using superconducting quantum sensors.

Jan 2020 - June 2020

Graduate Researcher

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

Enhanced 4H-SiC detector performance and developed front-end electronics.

Toolkit & Expertise

Scientific Expertise

  • Low-Temperature Physics
  • Detector Development
  • UHV Cryogenics
  • Dilution Refrigerators

Software & Languages

Python C++ Matlab Simulation Tools

Project Coordination

  • R&D Management
  • International Team Coordination
  • Event Organization
  • Scientific Outreach

Selected Publications

COSINUS model-independent sensitivity to the DAMA/LIBRA dark matter signal

G. Angloher et al. (COSINUS Collaboration) arXiv:2504.18263 (2025)

Dark matter-electron scattering search using cryogenic light detectors

V. Zema et al. (COSINUS Collaboration) Phys. Rev. D, 110, 123012, (2024)

remoTES: A novel cryogenic detector for rare-event searches

M.R. Bharadwaj et al. (COSINUS Collaboration) Proc. Sci., 441, 060, (2024)

First measurements of remoTES cryogenic calorimeters

G. Angloher et al. (COSINUS Collaboration) Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A, 1045, 167532, (2023)

Impact of Charge Trapping on the Energy Resolution of Ge Detectors

D.M. Mei et al., J. Phys. G: Nucl. Part. Phys. 47, 105106 (2020)

Let's Connect

I'm always open to discussing new projects, research collaborations, or just chatting about the universe. Feel free to reach out.