Dr. Nader (Nathan) Inan has built his career at the intersection of physics, education, and advanced theoretical research. With a passion for understanding the deepest mysteries of the universe, his work spans topics from gravito-electromagnetism to quantum mechanics in curved spacetime, bridging the gap between theoretical exploration and potential real-world applications.

Academic Background

Nathan earned his bachelor’s degree in Physics from CSU Long Beach, followed by a master’s degree in Physics from CSU Fresno. He went on to pursue his doctoral studies at UC Merced, where he studied under the guidance of the renowned physicist Professor Raymond Chiao. His dissertation, Formulations of General Relativity and their Applications to Quantum Mechanical Systems (with an emphasis on gravitational waves interacting with superconductors), continues to inform and inspire his ongoing research program.

Research Contributions

Nathan’s research delves into some of the most challenging and speculative frontiers of modern physics. His areas of focus include:

• Gravito-electromagnetism and its application to laboratory-scale gravitational research.

• Gravitational wave communication systems, including generation, reflection, impedance, and prediction of cavity modes of gravitational radiation.

• Electromagnetic–gravitational field coupling, exploring novel pathways for radiation transduction between these two fundamental forces.

• Applications of London theory, Ginzburg-Landau theory, and the Klein-Gordon equation in curved spacetime.

• Aharonov-Bohm effects in both electromagnetic and gravitational domains.

• Casimir effects, static and dynamic, across photons, gravitons, and phonon lattice modes.

• Cosmology breakthroughs, including unifying dark energy, dark matter, and addressing the cosmological constant problem using quantum uncertainty of the spacetime metric.

• Inertia and propulsion concepts, including models that treat inertia as a gravitationally induced phenomenon and approaches toward propellantless propulsion by coupling local test bodies to the gravitational field of an FLRW universe.

Through these wide-ranging topics, Nathan has established himself as a leading voice in innovative approaches to fundamental physics and gravitational research.

Teaching and Mentorship

Alongside his research, Nathan is a dedicated educator. He is a tenured physics instructor at Clovis Community College, where he inspires the next generation of scientists with both fundamental and cutting-edge physics. He also teaches part-time at Cal State Fresno and Fresno Pacific University, extending his influence across multiple campuses in California’s Central Valley.

His teaching style reflects the same curiosity and rigor that drives his research. Students benefit not only from his deep understanding of physics but also from his ability to connect abstract theory to tangible, real-world questions about the universe.

Publications and Recognition

Nathan has published several peer-reviewed papers and contributed actively to physics discourse through conferences and symposia. His work has received recognition from the Gravity Research Foundation, where his essays have earned honorable mentions—a prestigious acknowledgment within the gravitational physics community.

He frequently presents his research at university colloquia, American Physical Society (APS) meetings, and the Pacific Coast Gravity Meetings (PCGM), sharing insights and collaborating with fellow researchers in the field.

Personal Life and Interests

Beyond the world of physics, Nathan’s greatest joy comes from his family. He is happily married to his wife, Erika, and together they are raising four children. His role as a husband and father is the foundation of his life and the source of balance to his scientific pursuits.

Nathan is also a man of varied passions. He enjoys lifting weights, playing electric guitar, and attending live music shows. Whenever time allows, he embraces the outdoors, spending time camping, four-wheeling in his off-road truck, and indoor rock wall climbing. These activities reflect his adventurous spirit and his drive to explore not only the mysteries of physics but also the challenges and joys of everyday life.