Research in the department ranges from aspects of fundamental physics to interdisciplinary endeavors, as well as investigations into methods of effective teaching and learning. Our goal is to actively engage undergraduates in research. Future students are encouraged to contact faculty and discuss potential projects!
Faculty Research Interests
| Zahra Alavi | Experimental and Computational Biophysics, Molecular Dynamics |
| David Berube/Jeff Sanny | Magnetospheric physics, Ultra-low Frequency Waves in Earth's Magnetosphere |
| John Bulman | Experimental Low-temperature Physics, Superconductivity |
| Vincent Coletta | Statistical Mechanics, Physics Education Research |
| Emily Hawkins | Experimental Planetary Fluid Dynamics, Planetary Physics |
| Jonas Mureika | Quantum Gravity, Cosmology, Particle Physics, Numerical Modeling |
| Jeff Phillips | Physics Education Research |
| Gabriele Varieschi | Particle Physics, Gravitation and Cosmology, Interdisciplinary Physics |