Five undergraduate researchers in physics have been recognized in the 2025 Fuller Prize Competition for Undergraduate Research. The annual event, which honors the legacy of former department chair Dr. Harold Q. Fuller, drew 14 project submissions this year.

First prize went to physics senior Harshit Agarwal for his project, “Development of a Novel AC Magnetic Measurement Technique with a Transistor-Powered Colpitts Self-Oscillator for Quantum Materials Research.” Dr. Hyunsoo Kim, assistant professor of physics, was the project advisor.

Second prize was awarded to physics sophomore Jacob Harl for his project, “Quantum Simulation of Turbulence in Long-Range Interacting Magnetic Ultracold Atom Gases.” Dr. Symeon Mystakidis, assistant professor of physics, mentored the project.

Two projects shared third prize: computer engineering senior Jonathan House for “Fractional Brownian Motion with Mean-Density Interaction.” Dr. Thomas Vojta, Curators’ Distinguished Professor and chair of physics, advised the project. Physics seniors Lana Herkenhoff and Punit Turlapati for their collaborative project, “Replicating and Testing the Point-Contact Transistor.” Kim advised the project.

The Fuller Prize Competition highlights exceptional undergraduate contributions to physics research, fostering innovation and academic excellence. For more information about the competition or the winning projects, contact the physics department.