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Physics & Astronomy Gains Another Distinguished Professor

Distinguished Professor Alexander Govorov

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 […]

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March 2, 2017 at 8:00 amNews

2015-16 Physics & Astronomy Graduate Degrees Awarded

2015-16 Physics & Astronomy Graduate Degrees Awarded

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’ […]

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March 2, 2017 at 8:00 amAlumni News

2015-16 Physics & Astronomy Summer Research Interns

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 […]

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March 2, 2017 at 8:00 amNews

2015-16 Physics & Astronomy Message from Newsletter Editor

Dr. Kenneth Hicks

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 […]

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March 2, 2017 at 8:00 amNews

Physics & Astronomy Alumni News, 2010-16

Physics & Astronomy alumni news from 2015-16. 2010 – 16 Sean McGraw, Ph.D. 2016 (adviser Shields), will start in Fall 2016 as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Penn State in the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics. Brian Muccioli, Ph.D. 2016 (adviser Prakash), is working for Frontier Technologies as a research scientist, […]

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March 2, 2017 at 8:00 amAlumni

Ohio University Group to Take Part in NanoCar Race Spring 2017

Ohio University’s Bobcat Nanowagon design Image: Dr. Eric Masson

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 […]

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March 1, 2017 at 8:00 amNews