KNUT STAMNES, DIRECTOR

FACULTY*

Professors

E. Byerly Brucker, Ph.D. (1959), Johns Hopkins University
Wayne E. Carr, Ph.D. (1967), University of Illinois
Hong-Liang Cui, Ph.D. (1987), Stevens Institute of Technology
Norman J. Horing, Ph.D. (1964), Harvard University
Harold Salwen, Ph.D. (1956), Columbia University
Knut Stamnes, Ph.D. (1978), University of Colorado
Edward A. Whittaker, Ph.D. (1982), Columbia University

Associate Professors

Svetlana Malinovskaya, Ph.D. (1993), Novosibirsk State University

Assistant Professors

Rainer Martini, Ph.D. (1999), RWTH, Aachen, Germany
Christopher Search, Ph.D. (2002), University of Michigan
Stefan Strauf, Ph.D. (2001), University of Bremen, Germany

RESEARCH FACULTY*

Research Professors

Abraham Belkind, Ph.D. (1967), State University, Tartu, Estonia

Research Associate Professors

Vladimir Tarnovsky, Ph.D. (1989), New York University

Research Assistant Professors

Markku Jaaskelainen, Ph.D. (2003), Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden

*The list indicates the highest earned degree, year awarded, and institution where earned.

Physics

    The laws of physics govern the universe from the formation of stars and galaxies, to the processes in the Earth's atmosphere that determine our climate, to the elementary particles and their interactions that hold together atomic nuclei. Physics also drives many rapidly-advancing technologies, such as information technology, telecommunication, nanoelectronics, and medical technology, including MRI imaging and laser surgery.

    The physics program at Stevens combines classroom instruction with hands-on research experience in one of several state-of-the-art research laboratories (Photonics Science and Technology, Optical Communication and Nanodevices, Quantum Electron Science and Technology, Electron-Driven Processes and Plasmas, Light and Life, or Ultrafast Spectroscopy and Communication). Perhaps the most differentiating feature of the Stevens physics curriculum is SKIL (Science Knowledge Integration Ladder), a six-semester sequence of project-centered courses. This course sequence lets students work on projects that foster independent learning, innovative problem solving, collaboration and team work, and knowledge integration under the guidance of a faculty advisor. The SKIL sequence starts in the sophomore year with projects that integrate basic scientific knowledge and simple concepts. In the junior and senior years, the projects become more challenging and the level of independence increases.

   Our B.S. degree in Applied Physics is accredited by the Middle States Accreditation Board. Our graduates have a wide range of career opportunities beyond the pursuit of a traditional graduate degree in physics, including employment in a variety of other disciplines, such as chemistry, life science, engineering, or environmental science. Those who choose to further their physics education are accepted into graduate program, at some of the best schools.