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At the spring 2016 commencement, it was announced that Alexander “Sasha” Govorov would be Ohio University’s next Distinguished Professor. He joined Ohio University in 2002 as an Associate Professor and is an esteemed researcher on the theory of optical properties of nanomaterials. Govorov’s interests concern nanocrystals and biomolecules and their […]

Physics & Astronomy announces the following 2015-16 graduate degrees awarded. Master’s Degrees Pooja Chopra (M.S.) Saroj Dhakal (M.S.) Sushila Khadka (M.S.) Riffat Munir (M.S.) Yuanzhi Wang (M.S.) Leo Zella (M.S.) Doctoral Degrees Rami Amro, Ph.D. Adviser: Dr. Alexander Neiman Dissertation: ‘Nonlinear Stochastic Dynamics and Signal Amplifications in Sensory Hair Cells’ […]

The following are Physics & Astronomy summer research interns from 2015-16. Zachary Bernens (with Julie Roche) ‘BCM Calibration and Charge Analysis for E12-06-114 Winter 2016’ Understanding the internal structure of protons and neutrons is a gateway to understand the origin of the vast majority of ordinary matter. A tool commonly […]

2015-16 Physics and Astronomy Newsletter Thanks to all of you that have stayed in touch with faculty and friends of the Department of Physics & Astronomy. Your feedback and contributions keep our networking tradition strong. Throughout the year we invite you to send us news of personal and professional highlights […]

Update: At a Racetrack in Ohio, the World’s Biggest Tiny Car Takes a Prize What is the smallest mechanical machine that can be built? Since the building blocks of our material word are atoms, it’s easy to imagine a machine built from just a handful of atoms. That’s easier said […]

Greetings Physics and Astronomy Alumni and Friends, Continual improvement is one of the goals of our department. Each year, new ideas come up for ways to improve the student experience, the research environment, curricular development, and so on. We also learn from our alumni about what we are doing right […]

The Wealth & Poverty theme at Ohio University announces its schedule of activities for Spring 2017. Wealth and Poverty Week: Rural America Friday, Feb. 3 – Dr. Cynthia Anderson (Sociology and Anthropology) “Appalachia’s New Rural Economy: Industry, Employment, and Economic Well-Being,” 1-2 p.m. at Alden 319 Monday, Feb. 6 – […]