physics

Physics Department Faculty and Staff

	Eric Barnes Associate professor, holds a doctorate degree in physics from Louisiana State University. He does research in theoretical/computational astrophysics, with an emphasis on understanding galaxies.
	Jennifer Docktor Assistant professor, holds a doctorate degree in physics from the University of Minnesota. She does research in physics education with an emphasis on problem solving.
	Eric Gansen Assistant professor, holds a doctorate degree in logical & computer engineering from the University of Iowa. He conducts research in quantum optics.
	Taviare Hawkins Assistant professor, holds a doctorate degree in physics from Syracuse University. Her biophysics research involves the dynamics of cellular structures called microtubules.
	Seth King Assistant professor, holds a doctorate degree in physics from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. His research focuses on the growth and characterization of conductive oxides for applications in the next generation of solar cell devices.
	Shelly Lesher Assistant professor, holds a doctorate degree in physics from the University of Kentucky. Her research spans a variety of topics in nuclear physics.
	T.A.K. Pillai Professor, holds a doctorate degree from the University of Louisville. He conducts research in nondestructive evaluation of composite materials and supervises student research projects.
	Robert Ragan Professor, holds a doctorate degree in physics from the University of Massachusetts. He conducts theoretical research on spin transport in quantum fluids and solids, and computational research in biomechanics.
	Shauna Sallmen Associate professor, holds a doctorate degree in Astronomy from the University of California at Berkeley. Her research interests include pulsars and the interstellar medium.
	Gubbi Sudhakaran Professor, holds a doctorate degree from the University of Idaho. He investigates molecular spectroscopy and supervises student research in laser, atomic and molecular spectroscopy.
	Steve Verrall Lecturer, holds a doctorate degree in electronic and electrical engineering from the University of Auckland, New Zealand.
	Lyndon Zink Lecturer, holds a doctorate degree in physics from the University of Colorado. Research interests include far-infrared spectroscopy and laser development.
	Krista Anderson Academic Department Assistant
	Steve Harris Electronics Technician