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Physics and Physical Science
Physics and Physical Science - Faculty |
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David Garrison
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Faculty Chair and Associate Professor (appointed 2002) |
B.S., physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1997
Ph.D., physics, Pennsylvania State University, 2002 |
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- Cosmology
- Numerical relativity, computational
- Physics
- Theoretical physics
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Courses: |
- Classical Mechanics; Electrodynamics
- Fundamentals of Spacetime
- General Relativity
- Mathematical Methods in Physics I & II
- Methods in Computational Physics
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Alexandra J. MacDermott
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Associate Professor (appointed 2000) |
| B.A., MA., PhD., theoretical chemistry, Oxford University, 1974, 1977, 1981 |
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| Research: |
- Parity-violation and the origin and Biomolecular chirality
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| Courses: |
- Origins
- Quantum Mechanics
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Samina S. Masood
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Program Chair of Physical Sciences
Assistant Professor (appointed 2006) |
B.Sc., pre-engineering, Punjab University Lahore, 1976
M.A., Urdu Literature, Punjab University Lahore, 1976
M.Sc., physics, Quaid-i-Azam University, 1981
M.Phil, PhD., High Energy Physics & Cosmology, Quaid-i-Azam University, 1984, 1988 |
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| Contact Information |
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B3525-8 |
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(281) 283-3781 |
| Email: |
masood@uhcl.edu | |
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Research: |
- Quantum Field Theories
- Planetary Atmospheres
- Compact Stars
- Propagation of Particles in Hot
- Dense Media
- Physics Education
- Nucleosythesis
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Courses: |
- Mathematical Methods
- University Physics
- Modern Astronomy
- Electrodynamics
- Classical Mechanics
- Field Theory
- Quantum Mechanics
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Emeritus Faculty (still active in the program) |
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Professor Emeritus (appointed 1975) |
B.A., physics, Catholic University of America, 1964
M.S., physics, University of Louisville, 1967
Ph.D., physics, Washington University in St. Louis, 1971
MAPS, pastoral studies, University of St. Thomas (Houston), 1999 |
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Research: |
- Radiation in space applied to planetary problems
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Courses: |
- Stellar Structure and Evolution
- Remote Sensing Instrumentation and Techniques
- Planetary Science
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Professor Emeritus (appointed 1976) |
B.S., chemical engineering, University of California at Los Angeles, 1959
M.A., Ph.D., physical chemistry, Harvard University, 1963, 1965 |
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Research: |
- Molecular structure studies
- Computational chemistry
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Courses: |
| Not currently scheduled for graduate courses | |
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Research Associates |
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M.S., electrical engineering, University of Genoa (Italy), 1985
Ph.D., electrical engineering, University of Genoa (Italy), 1990 |
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| Research: |
- Plasma Physics
- Electric Propulsion
- Fusion Research
- Computational Nanotechnology
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| Courses: |
- Plasma Physics
- Magnetohydrodynamics
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Cindi L. Ballard
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B.S., Astrophysics, University of New Mexico, 2002
M.S., Physics, University of Houston, Clear Lake, 2005 |
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| Research: |
- Cosmology
- Origins of the Universe
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| Courses: |
- Modern Astronomy
- Astronomy Lab
- Algebra/PreCalculus or Calculus Math Lab/s
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Clyde D. Chlouber
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B.S., physics, Oklahoma State University, 1971
Ph.D., physics, Oklahoma State University, 1977 |
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| Research: |
- Mathematical physics
- Electromagnetics
- Quantum field theory
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| Courses: |
- Mathematical Methods in Physics I & II
- Electromagnetics
- Quantum Mechanics I & II
- Particle Physics
- Lasers & Optics
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Tim Crain
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B.S.,M.S.,Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering, University of Texas - Austin, 1995, 1999, 2000 |
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| Research: |
- Statistical estimation
- Numerical optimization
- Expert systems
- Celestial mechanics
- Flight dynamics
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| Courses: |
- Fundamentals of Astrodynamics
- Perturbation Methods in Astrodynamics
- The Three-body Problem
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Larry J. Friesen
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B.A., physics and mathematics, Kansas University, 1967
M.S., space science, Rice, 1972
Ph.D., space science and astronomy, Rice, 1974 |
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| Research: |
- Astronomy
- Planetary Science
- Aerospace Engineering
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| Courses: |
- Classical Mechanics
- Orbital Dynamics
- University Physics
- Modern Astronomy
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PhD in Physics, Kansas State University, 2003
BS in Physics, Texas A&M University, 1997 |
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Research Interests:
- Dynamics and equilibrium states of complex fluid systems, including carbon nanotube suspensions and biophysical systems.
- Atomic and Molecular processes in highly-charged ion / solid interactions.
- Accelerator-based experimental physics.
- Ion trapping.
- Computational methods in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology – large-scale simulations, numerical methods.
- Applications to ion beam therapy and space radiation effects.
- Radiation biology.
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Awards:
- National Academy of Science, National Research Council Fellowship at NIST, Gaithersburg, MD.
- Member of National Scientific Honor Society, Sigma Xi.
- 2nd Place Graduate Student Research Competition, Kansas State University.
- Welch Undergraduate Fellowship Recipient, Texas A&M University Cyclotron Institute, 2 years.
- REU Student Research Summer Intern, 3 years at Kansas State University.
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Donald S. Musselwhite
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B.S., biology, University of California Santa Barbara, 1977
M.S., geology, University of California Los Angeles, 1984
Ph.D., planetary science, University of Arizona, 1995 |
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| Courses: |
- Modern Astronomy
- Introduction to Geology
- Planetary Geology
- Meteorology
- Petroleum Geology
- Oceanography
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David E. Pitts
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B.S., engineering physics, University of Oklahoma, 1961
M.S., engineering physics, University of Oklahoma, 1964
Doctor of Engineering, meteorology, University of Oklahoma, 1971 |
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| Research: |
- Planetary meteorology
- Remote sensing
- Atmospheric spectroscopy
- Medical image processing
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| Courses: |
- Astronomy
- Remote Sensing Instrumentation and Techniques
- Planetary Science
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Barney B. Roberts
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B.S., physics, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1962
M.S., physics, University of Houston, 1972
M.A., public management, University of Houston, 1982
coursework towards Ph.D. in Public Administration, University of Colorado, 1983-1984 |
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- Risk Analysis
- Classical Mechanics
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John V. Shebalin
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B.S.,M.S., physics, Old Dominion University, 1972, 1976
Ph.D., physics, College of William & Mary, 1982 |
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| Research: |
- Classical Field Theory
- Magneto-Fluid Mechanics
- Mathematical Physics
- Plasma Physics
- Turbulence
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| Courses: |
- Space Plasma Physics
- Special Relativity
- Plasma Physics
- Mathematical Methods in Physics I & II
- Classical Field Theory
- Statistical Mechanics
- Magnetohydrodynamics
- Fluid Physics
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David L. Talent
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B.S., physics, Southwest Missouri State University, 1974
M.S., astrophysics, Rice University, 1979
Ph.D., astrophysics, Rice University, 1981 |
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| Research: |
- Astronomy
- Orbital debris
- Stellar spectroscopyy
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| Courses: |
- Observational Astronomy
- Stellar Structure and Evolution
- Electrodynamics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Lasers & Optics
- Acoustics
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Michael E. Zolensky
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B.S., geology, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 1977
Ph.D., geochemistry and mineralogy, Pennsylvania State University, 1983 |
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| Research: |
- Crystallography
- Mineralogy
- Geochemistry
- Planetary science
Courses:
- Planetary Science
- Astronomy
- Physical Geology
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