8th International School on High-Energy and Astro-Physics (SHEAP 2026): Modified Gravity

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Auditorium (Center for Information Technology and Communication Services (CITCOMS), Naresuan University)

Auditorium

Center for Information Technology and Communication Services (CITCOMS), Naresuan University
Description

SHEAP 2026: International School on High-Energy and Astro-Physics

Theme: Modified Gravity and Theoretical Foundations

Announcement Participants

: https://indico.global/event/17514/page/6010-participants

Event Details

Overview

The SHEAP 2026 is an intensive academic program hosted by the Institute for Fundamental Study (IF), Naresuan University. The school aims to provide a comprehensive bridge for advanced undergraduate and graduate students into the frontiers of High-Energy Physics and Astrophysics, focusing on the mathematical structures and physical implications of modified gravity.

Registration Information

The school welcomes undergraduate seniors and graduate students (Master's and Ph.D.) with a strong interest in theoretical physics.

  • Aspect Capacity: 30 participants - (The list of selected participants will be announced later for confirmation.)
    Registration Fee: Free! (No cost to join the activity.)
  • Travel Expenses: Participants are responsible for their own travel costs. We have some travel support for foreign students in ASEAN. This support is limited to 4-5 students, depending on our budget. 

  • Accommodation: We support free on-campus accommodation at Naresuan dormitory for all students.  https://maps.app.goo.gl/SqeMhnvrxy5SNofv6.  This is available upon request. 
    (If you want to stay at a different place, you will be responsible for booking and covering the lodging costs yourself.)

    • Stay period: From the night of August 12 – 19, 2026.

    • Room Format: Shared rooms with other participants (2 people per room, separated by gender).

  • Please provide your information for registration in the following link https://forms.gle/oTNTQm4saHDwFQqH6

Objectives

  • Foundation Building: To provide rigorous training in General Relativity, Field Theory, and Constraint Analysis.

  • Advanced Expertise: To introduce students to modern theories of gravity (Horndeski, DHOST, MMG) and Effective Field Theory (EFT).

  • International Collaboration: To facilitate knowledge exchange between Thai students and world-class experts from international institutions.

Scientific Scope & Key Topics

  • Fundamental Reviews: Review of GR, Field Theory, Cosmology, and Constraint Analysis.

  • Mathematical Foundations: Stability and Causality in gravity, and the Cauchy problem in modified gravity theories.

  • Modern Gravity Theories: Scalar-Tensor theory, Horndeski theory, GLPV theories, DHOST, U-DHOST, and Minimal Modified Gravity (MMG).

  • Effective Field Theory (EFT): Goldstone Bosons, EFT of Inflation, Dark Energy, and its applications in modern physics.

Key Speakers & Instructors

  • Eugeny Babichev (IJCLab, Université Paris-Saclay, France)

  • Antonio de Felice (Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto University, Japan)

  • David F. Mota (UNIVERSITY OF OSLO, Norway)

  • Vicharit Yingcharoenrat (Department of Physics, Chulalongkorn University)

  • Nontapat Wanwieng  (NARIT, National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand)

  • Pitayuth Wongjun (IF, Naresuan University)

  • Khamphee Karwan (IF, Naresuan University)

  • Pichet Vanichchapongjaroen (IF, Naresuan University)

  • Pongwit Srisangyingcharoen (IF, Naresuan University)

Program Highlights

  • Intensive Lectures: Deep dives into theoretical frameworks by leading global experts.

  • Hands-on Tutorials: Evening sessions to solve problems and reinforce lecture concepts (Led by: Supakchai Ponglertsakul, Ratchaphat Nakarachinda, Pitayuth Wongjun).

  • Student Research: Dedicated "Students Talk" sessions for participants to present their work.

  • Academic Excursion: A half-day trip to explore the historical and cultural landmarks of Phitsanulok.

Local organizers

  • Pitayuth Wongjun (IF, Naresuan University)

  • Khamphee Karwan (IF, Naresuan University)

  • Petarpa Boonserm (Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University)

Organized and Co-hosted by

National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand - Wikipediaโครงการความร่วมมือไทยเซิร์นตราสัญลักษณ์ บพค. – หน่วยบริหารจัดการทุนด้านเทคโนโลยีและนวัตกรรมเพื่ออุตสาหกรรมแห่งอนาคต

  • NARIT - National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand

  • Thai-CERN
  • PMU - Program Management Unit for Frontier Brainpower and Future Industries
  • IF NU - The Institute for Fundamental Study, Naresuan University
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