Gopolang Mohlabeng (he/him)
Assistant Professor of Theoretical Particle Physics
I do research on the smallest building blocks of life and how they affect our entire universe.
Let's Talk Space Exploration Resources
Discover a set of resources to develop background knowledge on the topic of space exploration.
Exploring Canada’s Particle Accelerators
Particle accelerators have amazing applications - from growing food to making airplanes safe.
Why Care About the Higgs Boson?
Physicists are a bit like chefs, except they’re trying to figure out the recipe for the universe.
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Learn what quantum mechanics is, the history of its development and the ways we use it today.
Antimatter and Why It Matters to Me
Melissa Valdez talks about her exciting work on antimatter at CERN when she was a graduate student at York University.
What are the Different Types of Radiation?
Learn about the different types of radiation, how they interact with atoms and how they can affect you.
Radiation and Human Space Exploration
One of the greatest hazards that humans in space face is cosmic radiation. Learn what cosmic radiation is, why it's dangerous, and ways that we are looking at protecting humans in deep space.