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I am a theoretical physicist whose research ranges from exploring the quantum world to studying emergent complexity in computational systems. I am dedicated to building a thriving, inclusive scient…
I am a physicist.
My research focuses on investigating the fundamental interactions between charged particles, electromagnetic radiation and materials. I am an experimental physicist particularly interested in systems …
Anna Binion has been teaching at American University since she finished her Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics at Penn State in 2022. She has focused particularly on teaching introductory classes and l…
Aaron Grocholski is a Professorial Lecturer at American University focusing on teaching Introductory Astronomy, Astrophysics, and a complex problems class he developed called "Asteroid Apocalypse" whi…
Professor Guidoni studies bursts on the Sun that are so powerful they can shake our technological world, and she brings students along for the ride.And students don’t just watch, they participate. Stu…
My research is on gravitational waves, which were predicted by Einstein in his General Theory of Relativity and come from astronomical events like black holes, neutron stars, pulsars, and the Big Bang…
OverviewNathan (Nate) Harshman is a mathematical and theoretical physicist specializing in the study of symmetry and topology in quantum systems. He has published over sixty articles and book c…
I’m a theoretical physicist interested in high energy nuclear physics, subatomic particles, and quantum phenomena. I have studied the evolution and signatures of Quark-Gluon Plasma, which is an extrem…
I am an astrophysicist studying cosmology and galaxies using large data sets and machine learning. My work addresses some of the most fundamental questions about our Universe: What are the properties …
Teresa L. Larkin is an Associate Professor of Physics Education at American University and Director of the Dual-Degree Program in affiliation with Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Appli…
Jessica Uscinski is a Hurst Senior Professorial Lecturer in the Department of Physics at American University and serves as the department’s Laboratory Director. She teaches introductory and upper-leve…
Geller is Associate Professor Emeritus, George Mason University (GMU); Adjunct Professor, American University (AU); and, Solar System Ambassador, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Previous academic appo…
Joe's work focuses on radio detection and analysis of cataclysmic variable stars, radio telescopes and mitigation of radio frequency interference, and Julia language development.
The Department of Physics Senior Administrative Assistant since 2023, Riya Ashby handles all Physics administrative needs and enjoys participating in the exciting colloquia, parties, and community eve…
