Faculty and Staff
Physics and Astronomy
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Faculty
Cindy is an astrophysicist interested in the optical and radio properties of star formation and evolution in the disks and nuclei of spiral galaxies.
Chair of Physics and Astronomy
Nelson is an experimental physicist with current interests in quantum chaos, medical imaging, and gravitational radiation.
An experimental solid state physicist, Rich conducts research on electron field emission and the application of superconductivity to particle accelerators. He is also interested in the history and philosophy of science.
Arjendu is a theorist studying chaos and quantum chaos, particularly issues in decoherence and entropy dynamics. He is deeply interested in the integration of research with education.
Joel is a radio astronomer who studies pulsars, gravity waves, and the interstellar medium at the Arecibo, Green Bank, and Very Large Array radio telescopes.
Kris got her degree in medical physics studying blood flow in the
coronary arteries using magnetic resonance imaging. Her new project is studying flow through models of the human aorta with Doppler ultrasound. Energy issues also hold Kris’ interest. When not in her office she may be found on the Frisbee field, running/skiing in the arb, or on her bicycle.
Steve is an experimental surface scientist interested in the nucleation, growth, thermal sintering, and structure of nanometer-scale particles on well-defined substrates.
Staff
Tom has worked on the Hubble Space Telescope and writes for Circuit Cellar Magazine about cool sensors he develops for robots, spacecraft, and home automation. Tom is interested in integrating and broadening the sciences and science education.
Science Initiative Administrative Assistant