Faculty
- Teaching Professor, Physics
- keblack@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2352
- Fisher 114
- Professor, Physics
- jborysow@mtu.edu
- 906-370-5715
- Fisher 103
Links of Interest
Specialties
- Nonlinear Raman Spectroscopy
- Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School
- Professor, Physics
- cantrell@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3007
- Admin 413A
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Atmospheric Science
- Cloud and aerosol physics and chemistry
- Nucleation
- Assistant Professor, Physics
- egiusarm@mtu.edu
- Fisher Hall 124B
Research Interests
- Cosmology
- Neutrinos Cosmology
- Large-scale structure and Cosmic Microwave Background radiation
- Dark energy and dark matter models
- Machine Learning applied on cosmological Challenges
- Computer vision and deep learning
- Bayesian analysis
- Predictive Modeling
- Director, Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences Institute (EPSSI)
- Distinguished Professor, Physics
- petra@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1229
- DOW 307
Links of Interest
Specialties
- Gamma-Ray Emission
- High-Energy Cosmic Rays
- Assistant Teaching Professor, Physics
- mrhurtad@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1909
- Fisher 117
Research Interests
- Fiber-Optic Devices
- Fiber Lasers
- Photonics
- Machine Learning
- Assistant Professor, Physics
- Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- kiyer@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2356
- Fisher 109
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Atmospheric Physics
- Turbulence
- Thermal convection
- Numerical simulations
- Supercomputing
- Professor of Physics
- Director and John and Phyllis Seaman Endowed Curator, A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum
- Affiliated Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
- jaszczak@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2255
- Fisher 102 and A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum
Links of Interest
Teaching Interests
- Nanotechnology Education
- Assessment in STEM education
Research Interests
- Theoretical condensed matter physics
- Theory and modeling of single-electron transport devices
- Modeling and simulation of properties of interfaces and interface materials
- Atomistic computational physics of surface phases and surface dynamics
- Crystal growth
- Mineralogy of natural graphite
- Professor, Physics
- kostinsk@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2580
- Fisher 104
Links of Interest
Specialties
- Atmospheric Physics
- Professor, Physics and Materials Science and Engineering
- mlevy@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2084
- Fisher 115
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Photonics
- Nonreciprocal Phenomena
- Assistant Professor, Physics
- tiffanyl@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2658
- Fisher 124C
Specialties
- Active galactic Nuclei
- High-Energy Astrophysics
- Blazars
- Multimessenger Methods
- Theoretical Astrophysics
- Analytic & Semi-Analytic Methods
- Astrophysical Software
- Distinguished Professor, Physics
- Director, Atmospheric Sciences Ph.D. Program
- cmazzoleni@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1226
- Fisher 112
Specialties
- Atmospheric Science
- Aerosol properties (optical, physical and morphological) and effects on clouds and climate
- Instrument development and environmental optics
- Teaching Professor, Physics
- mrmeyer@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1708
- Fisher 111
Specialties
- Teaching introductory physics for non-majors
- Blended and active learning in larger classrooms
- Technology-enabled learning
- Inclusive STEM teaching
- Associate Professor, Physics
Research Interests
- Electrolytes
- Self-assembly of macromolecules
- Ion solvation in liquids
- Dielectric response of molecules under external electrostatic fields
- Electrochemistry related to energy storage
- Computer simulations for macromolecular systems
- Machine-learning for soft materials
- University Professor
- Professor, Physics
- Fellow of American Physical Society
- nemiroff@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2198
- Fisher 124A
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Gamma-ray bursts
- Gravitational lensing
- Smartphones as science sensors
- Cosmology
- Gravitation
- Relativistic Illumination Fronts
- Professor and Department Chair, Physics
- Fellow of American Physical Society
- pandey@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2086
- Fisher 108
Links of Interest
Specialties
- Modeling of Materials
- Graduate Director of Physics
- Professor, Physics
- patir@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3193
- Fisher 218
Links of Interest
Specialties
- Quantum Materials
- Assistant Teaching Professor, Physics
- mashaw@mtu.edu
- Fisher 110
- University Professor and Associate Chair, Physics
- Affiliated Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- rashaw@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1961
- Office: Fisher 201G, Lab: Fisher 019B and Dow 105
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Atmospheric Physics
- Cloud Physics
- Nucleation
- Turbulence
- Digital Holography
- Associate Professor, Physics
- jsuh@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2272
- Fisher 113
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Light-matter interactions and quantum optics on nanoscale platforms (i.e. nanostructures)
- Coherent and nonlinear processes in metal or semiconductor nanocavities
- Time-resolved laser spectroscopy and nanofabrications
- Associate Professor, Physics
- weidman@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2126
- Fisher 106
- University Professor, Professor of Physics
- Affiliated Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Affiliated Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Director of Applied Physics Graduate Program, Osaka University Global Alumni Fellow
- ykyap@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2900
- Office: Fisher 219, Labs: Fisher B013, B009, B031, B034
Links of Interest
Teaching Interests
- Solid-State Physics
- Optics
- Quantum materials and Nanoscale Science and Engineering (Nanotechnology)
- Electromagnetism
Research Interests
- Controlled synthesis and characterization of quantum materials and nanostructures.
- Exploration of new quantum materials, and nano heterostructures.
- Creative use of quantum materials and nanomaterials for advanced electronics, energy harvesting, environmental, and biomedical applications.
Staff
Nathan Black
- Instructor
- Department Website/Social Media Contact
- ndblack@mtu.edu
- Fisher 105
Nick Folcik
- Laboratory Associate
- Learning Center Coordinator
Links of Interest
Jae Jeong Lee
- Administrative Aide
- Graduate Program Assistant
- jlee3@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2087
- Fisher 118
Jesse J. Nordeng
- Master Machinist, Physics
- jjnorden@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2234
- Fisher B018
Wil Slough
- Director of First-Year Programs
- wjslough@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2273
- Fisher 221
Mark Somero
- Laboratory Instrumentation Technician
- mwsomero@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2234
- Fisher B018
Claire Wiitanen
- Budget Coordinator / Office Manager
- cewiitan@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1179
- Fisher 107