Lodha Foundation launches India’s only privately funded theoretical physics research institute, attracts global talent
by Pranita Kurani
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India is poised to become a global leader in the coming years. At Lodha Foundation, we believe that we can contribute meaningfully in that journey from being a developing nation to a developed nation.
At the Foundation, we practice ‘Philanthropy of Excellence’ and have launched several programmes in that direction. Thoughtfully designed and contributing to being a developed nation, the latest addition to the programmes is the Lodha Theoretical Physics Institute (LTPI) which was launched on May 27 at Lodha World Tower.
The LTPI, led by Professor Jainendra Jain, recipient of Wolf Prize, will encourage bold ideas in fundamental physics. The Lodha Theoretical Physics Institute is envisioned as a dedicated centre for fundamental research in theoretical physics in India. The Institute seeks to address the need for sustained, long-term inquiry by creating an academic environment that enables focused research programmes, international conferences, and meaningful collaboration among leading scientists from India and across the world.
“We at Lodha Foundation believe that the pursuit of excellence in everything that we do is extremely important to creating the biggest possible impact. Whether it is identifying geniuses from across the country and putting them on accelerated programs, or investing in urban sustainability solutions, or aiding and promoting innovation and research through Lodha Mathematical Sciences Institute and now Lodha Theoretical Physics Institute, we want to contribute meaningfully in India’s momentous journey towards becoming a
developed nation,” said Abhishek Lodha, Trustee of Lodha Foundation and CEO and MD of Lodha Developers.
The LTPI is founded on the vision that transformative technological eras are preceded by revolutions in the fundamental sciences. It will serve as a dedicated centre for fundamental research in India, attracting the best minds from around the world and fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity. By bringing together exceptional faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and long term visitors, the Institute will provide intellectual freedom, stability, a collaborative spirit, and the courage to pursue deep questions and bold ideas, enabling discoveries whose impact will unfold over decades.
Ashish Kumar Singh, chief mentor at Lodha Foundation, said, ”The most extraordinary minds from across the world to come together and spend time freely thinking about physics without any encumbrances. When extraordinary minds get together, they produce extraordinary results and this is a bet we are taking for India.”
The LTPI will be headed by Founding Director, Prof. Jainendra K. Jain, a renowned theoretical physicist and a recipient of the Oliver E. Buckley Prize and the Wolf Prize in Physics. His discovery of emergent particles called composite fermions, and the theory describing them, has profoundly advanced the understanding of correlated quantum matter and continues to shape modern theoretical physics.
"We know that theoretical physics lies at the heart of our understanding of nature. Advances in theoretical physics have historically shaped scientific thought and laid the groundwork for transformative developments across disciplines. To become a developed nation by 2047, it will be incumbent upon India to build strong institutions with world-class scientific research infrastructure. The LTPI will be an especially significant effort in that direction as it will be the first fully privately funded physics institute in India," said Prof. Jain.
Starting off with a big bang, the LTPI is hosting the 10th international meeting on Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Hall Systems (EPQHS-10). The three day workshop series will host several renowned scientists from across the globe who will announce exciting recent discoveries and discuss promising future directions in the field of physics. Serving as a significant milestone that establishes the institute's prestige, hosting EPQHS-10 demonstrates the seriousness, international relevance, and world-class quality of the academic ecosystem being built at LTPI from day one. During the workshop, Klaus Von Klitzing, recipient of Nobel Prize and Director Emeritus, Max Planck Institute for Solid State
Research delivered a public lecture, hosted in association with Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. The lecture described how the discovery of the "quantum Hall effect" emerged from basic, curiosity driven research into the behavior of electrons in extreme conditions, and how this unexpected finding eventually revolutionized the international system of measurement standards.
About LTPI:
Launched in 2026, the Lodha Theoretical Physics Institute (LTPI) will advance India’s research in fundamental theoretical physics. Established by the Lodha Foundation, LTPI is a collaborative platform for leading researchers from India and around the world. By supporting sustained research, dialogue, and global exchange, LTPI aims to nurture a new generation of physicists equipped to drive transformative progress in fundamental science and contribute meaningfully to the global scientific community.
Lodha Foundation, set up by the generous contribution of the Lodha family, aims to contribute meaningfully to India’s progress towards becoming a developed nation. The Foundation advances long-term, high-impact initiatives across Education for the Gifted, Innovation through Institutions, Sustainability in urban spaces, and Community Development. By fostering intellectual curiosity, research, and exploration, and by collaborating with leading institutes, global think tanks, and experts of eminence, the Foundation seeks to drive enduring, meaningful impact that strengthens society, enhances knowledge, and contributes to a sustainable, equitable future for India.
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