Farrukh Fattoyev

Associate Professor, Physics

Farrukh J. Fattoyev joined Manhattan University in 2018 as an Assistant Professor of Physics. He began his academic journey in Uzbekistan, earning a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Theoretical Physics with honors, before completing a second M.Sc. in Cosmology at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Italy. Dr. Fattoyev went on to earn his Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from Florida State University, where his research focused on the sensitivity of neutron star properties to the equation of state.

Dr. Fattoyev’s research spans nuclear astrophysics, gravitational physics, and nuclear theory, with a particular focus on neutron star structure, gravitational waves, and dense nuclear matter. He has authored over 40 refereed journal publications, accumulating over 3,500 citations, and remains an active member of the international scientific community. His expertise in nuclear physics has led to collaborative projects and invited talks at conferences worldwide.

At Manhattan University, Dr. Fattoyev teaches a wide range of courses, from introductory physics to upper-level courses in statistical mechanics and astrophysics. He is also deeply committed to mentoring students, both in the classroom and through research projects, where he emphasizes hands-on experience and critical thinking. Additionally, he has modernized the physics lab curriculum and played a key role in the Arches Program, where he teaches astronomy to non-science majors as part of a community engagement initiative.

Dr. Fattoyev currently serves as an editor for over 20 prestigious academic journals, including Physical Review Letters, Nature Physics, and The Astrophysical Journal. He was recognized as an Outstanding Referee by Modern Physics Letters A for his contributions to the field. His editorial work reflects his standing in the scientific community and his dedication to advancing the field of theoretical physics.

Education

Ph.D., Florida State University (2011)

M.Sc., University of Trieste and Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (2007)

M.Sc., National University of Uzbekistan (2004)

B.Sc., Samarkand State University (2002)

Courses Taught

  • OPPR 004: Oppr-Introduction To Physics
  • PHYS 101: Physics I
  • PHYS 102: Physics II
  • PHYS 191: Physics I Lab
  • PHYS 192: Physics II Lab
  • PHYS 341: Topics in Astrophysics
  • PHYS 415: Statistical Mechanics
  • PHYS 445: Research Project in Physics
  • PHYS 450: Seminar
  • PHYS 499: Independent Study
  • SCI 201: Introduction Astronomy
  • SCI 201: Introduction Astronomy
  • SCI 201: Introduction Astronomy
  • Research
    My research in theoretical neutron star astrophysics focuses on the studies of structure, composition, and dynamics of neutron stars (mass, radii, moments of inertia, tidal deformability, nuclear pasta, cooling processes, gravitational wave emissions, etc.) through developing and employing the equation of state of neutron-star matter. My research in nuclear theory focuses on the understanding of isovector nuclear interaction through building and developing nuclear energy density functionals in the context of the Relativistic Mean-Field and Skyrme Hartree-Fock models, and through studies of the density dependence of the nuclear symmetry energy, neutron and weak charge distribution, as well as the neutron skin thickness of medium to heavy nuclei. My research publications can be found on my Google Scholar page or in my ADS private library.
  • Honors, Awards, and Grants
      • Summer Research Grant, Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, Manhattan College (2021)
      • Outstanding Referee of Modern Physics Letters A (2021)
      • Co-PI, "Data Driven Drop Shape Analysis for Interfacial Tension Measurement" with Ehsan Atefi (PI), The American Chemical Society (ACS), The Petroleum Research Fund (PRF), $70,000 (2021)
      • Summer Research Grant, Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, Manhattan College (2018)
      • Co-PI, “Large Quantum Simulations of Nuclear Pasta”, 4.3 million service units NSF XSEDE computer time grant AST100014 (2016)
      • Dirac-Hellman Award in Theoretical Physics, Florida State University (2012)
      • Young Scientist Award, Second Place, Institute of Nuclear Physics, Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences (2010)
      • ICTP-TRIL Fellowship, The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics, UNESCO-IAEA (2005-2007)
      • Al-Biruni State Fellowship, Ministry of Higher and Secondary Education, Republic of Uzbekistan (2001-2002)