Physics and Engineering (PHYS, ENGN, PHEN)

Reminder: Majors leading to a Bachelor of Science degree from The College require at least 50 credits total in the natural sciences, mathematics, and computer science.

HONORS: Honors Programs in physics and in engineering are offered for qualified students; see the department head for details.

Department Head: Irina Mazilu
          Interim Department Head, Winter/Spring 2022: Joel Kuehner

Faculty

First date is the year in which the faculty member began service as regular faculty at the University. Second date is the year of appointment to the present rank.

Jonathan C. Erickson, Ph.D.—(2009)-2021
Professor of Engineering
Ph.D., California Institute of Technology

Joel Kuehner, Ph.D.—(2004)-2016
Professor of Engineering
Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Dan A. Mazilu, Ph.D.—(2008)-2020
Professor of Physics
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Irina Mazilu, Ph.D.—(2004)-2016
Professor of Physics
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

David W. Sukow, Ph.D.—(1999)-2011
Robert Lee Telford Professor of Physics and Engineering
Ph.D., Duke University