Research
The Department of Physics conducts research in a broad range of areas across the discipline.
Research Areas
Research Topics
- Charge or spin density waves
- Strongly correlated electron systems
- Theories of gravity
- Theory of defects in metals
- Metal-matrix composites
- Metal-hydrogen systems
- Atomic clusters
- Cluster-assembled materials
- Nanostructured materials
- Scanning tunneling microscopy
- Atomic force microscopy
- Conducting polymers
- Semiconductor defects
- Nanopore molecular sensors
- Tracking masses of living cells
Undergraduate Research
Opportunities abound for physics undergraduates to dive into the world of research. Whether you're interested in course credit through independent study, engaging in directed study or exploring informal mentorships with our faculty, the first step is as simple as striking up a conversation with one of our professors.