| Faculty Member |
Research Interests |
| Astumian |
Biophysics
Condensed matter physics
Chemically driven |
| Batuski |
Dynamics within clusters of galaxies
Large-scale structures in the universe
Radio sources in regions of low galaxy density
UBVR photometry of variable stars |
| Camp (Emeritus) |
Solid water physics
Solid state physics |
| Comins |
Science education research
Computer models of galaxies
Galaxy clusters
Observational astronomy
General Relativity |
| Harmon (Emeritus) |
Electron multi-pacting as a mechanism for producing energetic positive ions
Plasma physics
Radio frequency electrical discharges in gases |
| C.T. Hess |
Atmospheric fallout
Environmental radioactivity
Nuclear structure of deformed nuclei
Radon in water |
| S.T. Hess |
Experimental and Theoretical Biophysics
Fluorescence Microscopy and Spectroscopy
Function and Lateral Organization of Biomembranes
Single Molecule Fluorescence Photophysics |
| Kleban |
Green Fluorescent Proteins
Statistical mechanics
Surface phase transitions |
| Lad |
Electronic structure of materials
Gas-surface interactions
Properties of ceramic surfaces and interfaces
Surface physics
Thin film growth and characterization |
| McClymer |
Computer-aided imaging of pattern formation
Liquid crystals and complex fluids
Phase transitions
Static and dynamic light scattering |
| McKay |
Amorphous magnetism
Condensed matter theory
Nonlinear phenomena and chaos
Phase transitions and critical phenomena
Population modeling
Quenched disorder
Spin glasses
Surfaces, interfaces and gain boundaries |
| Meulenberg |
Electronic structure of nanoscale materials
Surface and interfacial physics of nanostructures
Novel materials for alternative energy applications
Synchrotron radiation (x-ray absorption, photoemission, and emission)
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| Morrow (Emeritus) |
Theoretical research on the deficit structure of Gallium Arsenide |
| Mountcastle |
Microcalorimetry
Molecular biophysics
Physics and chemistry of biological membranes
Thermodynamics |
| Smith (Emeritus) |
Experimental low-temperature physics
Point contact spectroscopy and nonlinear ultrasonics
Scanning probe microscopy
TribologyArchaeometallurgy/Numismatics |
| Tarr (Emeritus) |
Nuclear magnetic resonance
Instrumentation for pulsed NMR spectroscopy |
Thompson |
Physics Education Research
- Conceptual understanding of sound at both the introductory level and among preservice and inservice K-12 teachers. Development of guided-inquiry-based curriculum on sound aimed at elementary teachers. With Katherine V.P. Menchen, MST student.
- Student understanding of two-dimensional kinematics at the introductory level. Development and assessment of curriculum that emphasizes conceptual understanding and transfer to other contexts. With Bradley S. Ambrose, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.
- Understanding of teaching and learning in physics by graduate students and teachers. With Michael C. Wittmann, Physics & Astronomy, Physics Education Research Laboratory (PERL).
- Research in preliminary stages:
- Student understanding of oscillations, simple harmonic motion, periodicity, and periodic behavior at all levels, including the graduate level. With Michael C. Wittmann, Physics & Astronomy, PERL.
- Investigation of student learning in a sophomore laboratory course. With David E. Clark, Physics & Astronomy.
- Investigation of student understanding of entropy and related topics in thermodynamics in physics and chemistry
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| Unertl |
Instrumentation for surface analysis
Phase transitions
Physics and chemistry of surfaces and interfaces |
| Wittmann |
Physics Education Research
Identifying and addressing student difficulties with fundamental concepts
Computer assisted instruction |
| Other Research Fields |
Instrumental engineering
Liquid helium
Superconductivity
Theoretical physics |
| Jay Rasaiah |
Cooperating Graduate Faculty, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Maine |
