Faculty

Professors

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Phillip Anderson

Physics
  • Ph.D.PhysicsUniversity of Texas at Dallas [1990]
  • M.S.PhysicsUniversity of Texas at Dallas [1985]
  • B.S.PhysicsNorth Texas State University [1982]

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Lunjin Chen

Physics
  • Ph.D.Space PhysicsUniversity of California, Los Angeles [2011]
  • M.S.Space PhysicsUniversity of Science and Technology of China [2007]
  • B.S.GeophysicsUniversity of Science and Technology of China [2004]

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Shengwang Du

Physics
  • PhDPhysicsUniversity of Colorado Boulder [2005]
  • MSElectrical EngineeringUniversity of Colorado Boulder [2002]
  • MSPhysicsPeking University [1999]
  • BSElectrical EngineeringNanjing University [1996]
  • MinorComputer ScienceNanjing University [1995]

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Yuri Gartstein

  • Associate Professor - Physics
    yxg037000@utdallas.edu | SCI B.162 | 972-883-2834
Physics
  • Ph.D.PhysicsUSSR Academy of Sciences, Institute for Spectroscopy [1988]
  • Qualification of EngineerPhysicsTashkent Polytechnic Institute [1982]

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Robert Glosser

  • Professor - Physics
    glosser@utdallas.edu | SCI 3.237C | 972-883-2876
Physics
  • Ph.D.University of Chicago [1967]
  • M.S.University of Chicago [1962]
  • B.S.Massachusetts Institute of Technology [1959]

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Matthew Goeckner

  • Professor - Physics, EE, ME, MatSci, and SciEd
    goeckner@utdallas.edu | RL3408 | 972-883-4292
    Profile Website
PhysicsElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMaterials Science and EngineeringScience and Mathematics EducationPlasma
  • Post DocUniversity of Wisconsin, Engineering Research Center for Plasma Aided Manufacturing [1994]
  • Ph.D.PhysicsUniversity of Iowa [1990]
  • M.S.PhysicsUniversity of California at Los Angeles [1984]
  • B.S.PhysicsSouthern Illinois University [1983]
  • B.S.MathematicsSouthern Illinois University [1982]

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Roderick Heelis

Physicsspace science
  • Ph.D.Applied MathematicsUniversity of Sheffield [1973]
  • B.S.MathematicsUniversity of Shefiield [1969]

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Mustapha Ishak-Boushaki

  • Professor of Physics and Astrophysics
    mishak@utdallas.edu | SCI 3.257K | 972-883-2815
    Research Webpage
Physicscosmologyastrophysicsgeneral relativityComputational astrophysics
  • Research AssociateCosmologyPrinceton University [2005]
  • Ph.D.CosmologyQueen's University at Kingston, Canada [2002]
  • B.S.PhysicsUniversity of Montreal [1998]
  • B.A.ScComputer ScienceUniversity at Quebec of Montreal [1994]

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Joseph Izen

Physics
  • Ph.D.PhysicsHarvard University [1982]
  • A.M.PhysicsHarvard University [1978]
  • B.S.Physics & MathematicsThe Cooper Union [1977]

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Michael Kesden

  • Professor - Physics
    kesden@utdallas.edu | SCI 3.120 | 972-883-3598
Physics
  • Ph.D.PhysicsCalifornia Institute of Technology [2005]
  • B. A.PhysicsPrinceton University [2000]
  • CertificateApplied and Computational MathematicsPrinceton University [2000]

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Lindsay King

  • Associate Professor - Physics
    Lindsay.King@utdallas.edu | SCI3257H | 972-883-6743
    inSPIRE publications
PhysicsAstrophysicsComputational astrophysics
  • PhDPhysics - astronomy and astrophysicsUniversity of Manchester, UK [1995]
  • MAPhysics and theoretical physics (Natural Sciences Tripos)University of Cambridge, UK [1992]
  • MScPhysics - astronomy and astrophysicsUniversity of Manchester, UK [1990]
  • BA HonsPhysics and theoretical physics (Natural Sciences Tripos)University of Cambridge, UK [1989]

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Michael Kolodrubetz

  • Associate Professor - Physics
    mkolodru@utdallas.edu | SCI 3.128 | 972-883-2846
    Group webpage
Physics
  • PostdocUniversity of California at Berkeley [2017]
  • PostdocBoston University [2015]
  • PhDPhysicsPrinceton University [2012]
  • BSPhysicsCalifornia Institute of Technology [2007]

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David J. Lary

  • Professor - Physics
    David.Lary@utdallas.edu | SCI3130 | 972-883-5643
    Home Page
PhysicsGeospatial Information ScienceBioengineeringElectrical and Computer EngineeringWilliam B. Hanson Center for Space SciencesRemote SensingSmart CitiesMachine LearningIoTBiometricsEnvironmental and Health ImpactsRobotic VehiclesHyperspectral ImagingCenter for Brain HealthAutonomous Robotic TeamsSensing in Service of Society
  • Ph.D.Photochemical Modeling of the AtmosphereUniversity of Cambridge, England [1991]
  • B.Sc.Physics and ChemistryKing's College, London, England [1987]

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Mark Lee

  • Professor - Physics
    mxl101000@utdallas.edu | SCI2.148 | 972-883-2863
Physics
  • Ph.D.Applied PhysicsStanford University [1991]
  • A.B.PhysicsHarvard University [1986]
  • M.S.Applied PhysicsHarvard University [1986]

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Xinchou Lou

Physics
  • B.S.Experimental Nuclear and Particle PhysicsUniversity of Science and Technology of China [2018]
  • Ph.D.PhysicsState University of New York at Albany [1989]

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Lloyd Lumata

  • Associate Professor - Physics
    Lloyd.Lumata@utdallas.edu | SCI 2.166 | 972-883-2850
    Lab website
Cancer MetabolismPhysicsMRINMR SpectroscopyBiochemistryHyperpolarized MRI
  • PostdocBiomedical Magnetic ResonanceUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center [2014]
  • PhDNMR PhysicsNational High Magnetic Field Laboratory at Florida State University [2008]
  • B.S.PhysicsWestern Mindanao State University (Philippines) [2002]

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Bing Lv

Physics
  • PostdocTexas Center for Superconductivity (TcSUH) [2011]
  • PhDUniversity of Houston [2009]
  • BSUniversity of Science &Technology of China (USTC) [2004]

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Roger Malina

  • Professor
    roger.malina@utdallas.edu | ATC 3.202 | 972-883-2023
    ArtSciLab
PhysicsEmerging Media ArtArt & ScienceCommunication & CultureDesign & Creative PracticeATCMATECPhD
  • Ph.D.AstronomyUniversity of California, Berkeley [1979]
  • B.S.PhysicsMassachusetts Institute of Technology [1972]

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Anton Malko

Physics
  • Ph.D.PhysicsNew Mexico State University [2002]
  • B.S.Physics and Applied MathMoscow Institute of Physics and Technology [1998]

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Kaloyan Penev

Physics
  • Ph.DAstronomyHarvard University, Dept of Astronomy [2009]
  • M.S.AstronomyHarvard University, Dept of Astronomy [2005]
  • B.S.AstronomyCalifornia Institute of Technology [2003]

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Fabiano Rodrigues

  • PhDElectrical and Computer EngineeringCornell University, Ithaca, NY [2008]
  • MSSpace SciencesNational Institute for Space Research - INPE, Brazil [2003]
  • BSElectrical EngineeringUniversidade Federal de Santa Maria - UFSM, Brazil [2001]

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Xiaoyan Shi

PhysicsCondensed matter physics
  • Ph.D.PhysicsFlorida State University/National MagLab [2012]
  • M.Sc.PhysicsNanjing University [2001]
  • B.Sc.PhysicsNorthwest University [1999]

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Jason Slinker

  • Professor of Physics
    slinker@utdallas.edu | SCI 2.174 | 972-883-6513
    Slinker Group
Physics
  • Ph.D.Applied and Engineering PhysicsCornell University (Ithaca, NY) [2007]
  • M.S.Applied and Engineering PhysicsCornell University (Ithaca, NY) [2006]
  • B.S.Physics, Chemistry and Math (Triple major, GPA: 4.0)Southern Nazarene University [2001]

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Russell Stoneback

  • Assistant Professor - Physics
    rstoneba@utdallas.edu | WTC2716 | 972-883-2816
Physics
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Robert Wallace

  • Professor - Materials Science & Engineering
    rmwallace@utdallas.edu | RL4414 | 972-883-6638
    Group Website
PhysicsElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMaterials Science and EngineeringComputer Engineering
  • Ph.D.PhysicsUniversity of Pittsburgh [1988]
  • M.S.PhysicsUniversity of Pittsburgh [1984]
  • B.S.Physics, Applied MathematicsUniversity of Pittsburgh [1982]

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Anvar Zakhidov

  • Professor - Physics
    zakhidov@utdallas.edu | SCI B.148 | 972-883-6530
    NanoTech Institute
Materials and PolymersChemistryPhysics
  • Ph.D.Physics (optics)Institute of Spectroscopy of USSR Academy of Sciences [1981]
  • M.S.Physical ElectronicsTashkent Technical University [1975]

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Chuanwei Zhang

Physics
  • Ph.D.PhysicsThe University of Texas at Austin [2005]
  • B.S.PhysicsUniversity of Science and Technology of China [2000]

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Fan Zhang

Physics
  • PostdocPhysicsUniversity of Pennsylvania [2014]
  • Ph.D.PhysicsUniversity of Texas at Austin [2011]
  • B.S.PhysicsUniversity of Science and Technology of China [2006]

Adjunct Professors

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Mary Urquhart

  • Department Head and Associate Professor - Science/Math Education
    urquhart@utdallas.edu | FN3218C | 972-883-2499
  • PhDAstrophysical, Planetary, and Atmospheric SciencesUniversity of Colorado at Boulder [1999]
  • MSAstrophysical, Planetary, and Atmospheric SciencesUniversity of Colorado at Boulder [1995]
  • BSPhysics(Astrophysics Option)/GeophysicsNew Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology [1992]

Professors of Instruction

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Amena Khan

  • Associate Professor of Instruction - Physics
    khan@utdallas.edu | SCI 2.154 | +1 (972) 883-5779
    Public Curriculum Vitae
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Paul MacAlevey

  • Professor of Instruction - Physics
    paulmac@utdallas.edu | SCI 3.168 | 972-883-4634
Physics
  • Ph.D.PhysicsUniversity of Texas at Dallas [1999]
  • M.S.PhysicsUniversity of Texas at Dallas [1996]
  • P.G.C.E.Physics & General Science EducationQueen's University Belfast [1990]
  • M.ScMathematical ScienceUniversity College Dublin [1989]
  • B.ScMathematical PhysicsUniversity College Dublin [1988]

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Lamya Saleh

  • Associate Professor of Instruction - Physics
    Lamya.Saleh@UTDallas.edu | SCI 3.132 | +1 (972) 883-5773
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Kuei Sun

  • Associate Professor of Instruction - Physics
    kuei.sun@utdallas.edu | SCI B.146 | 972-883-2842
    Curriculum Vitae
Physics
  • Ph.D.PhysicsUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign [2010]
  • B.S.PhysicsNational Taiwan University [2001]

Professors Emeritus and Retirees

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John Hoffman

Physics
  • Ph.D.PhysicsUniversity of Minnesota [1958]
  • B.S.PhysicsSt. Mary's College [1954]
  • M.S.PhysicsUniversity of Minnesota [1951]

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Wolfgang Rindler

Physics
  • Ph.D.Mathematics (relativity)Imperial College, London [1956]
  • M.S.Mathematics (differential geometry)University of Liverpool [1947]
  • B.S.Physics (Carey Prize)University of Liverpool [1945]
  • B.S.Honors in MathematicsUniversity of Liverpool [1945]

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Myron Salamon

  • Professor Emeritus - Physics
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Physics
  • Ph. D.PhysicsUniversity of California, Berkeley [1966]
  • B.S.PhysicsCarnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie-Mellon University) [1961]

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Brian Tinsley

  • Professor Emeritus - Physics
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Physics
  • Ph.D.PhysicsUniversity of Canterbury [1963]
  • M.Sc.PhysicsUniversity of Canterbury [1961]
  • B.Sc.PhysicsUniversity of Canterbury [1958]