Physics and Physical Science - Faculty
David Garrison
David Garrison
Faculty Chair and Associate Professor (appointed 2002)
B.S., physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1997
Ph.D., physics, Pennsylvania State University, 2002
Contact Information
Office: B3531-2
Phone: (281) 283 3796
Email:
garrison@uhcl.edu Website:
http://sce.uhcl.edu/garrison Research: - Cosmology
- Numerical relativity, computational
- Physics
- Theoretical physics
Courses:
- Classical Mechanics; Electrodynamics
- Fundamentals of Spacetime
- General Relativity
- Mathematical Methods in Physics I & II
- Methods in Computational Physics
Alexandra J. MacDermott
Alexandra MacDermott
Associate Professor (appointed 2000)
B.A., MA., PhD., theoretical chemistry, Oxford University, 1974, 1977, 1981
Contact Information
Office: B3531
Phone: (281) 283-3773
Email:
macdermott@uhcl.edu Website:
http://sce.uhcl.edu/macdermott Research: - Parity-violation and the origin and Biomolecular chirality
Courses: - Origins
- Quantum Mechanics
Samina S. Masood
Samina S. Masood
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
Contact Information
Office: B3525-8
Phone: (281) 283-3781
Email:
masood@uhcl.edu Research:
- Quantum Field Theories
- Planetary Atmospheres
- Compact Stars
- Propagation of Particles in Hot
- Dense Media
- Physics Education
- Nucleosythesis
Courses:
- Mathematical Methods
- University Physics
- Modern Astronomy
- Electrodynamics
- Classical Mechanics
- Field Theory
- Quantum Mechanics
Emeritus Faculty (still active in the program)
George E. Blanford
George E. Blanford
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
Research:
- Radiation in space applied to planetary problems
Courses:
- Stellar Structure and Evolution
- Remote Sensing Instrumentation and Techniques
- Planetary Science
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
Research:
- Molecular structure studies
- Computational chemistry
Courses:
Not currently scheduled for graduate courses
Research Associates
Alfonso G. Tarditi Alfonso G. Tarditi
M.S., electrical engineering, University of Genoa (Italy), 1985
Ph.D., electrical engineering, University of Genoa (Italy), 1990
Research: - Plasma Physics
- Electric Propulsion
- Fusion Research
- Computational Nanotechnology
Courses: - Plasma Physics
- Magnetohydrodynamics
Adjunct Faculty
Cindi L. Ballard
B.S., Astrophysics, University of New Mexico, 2002
M.S., Physics, University of Houston, Clear Lake, 2005
Research: - Cosmology
- Origins of the Universe
Courses: - Modern Astronomy
- Astronomy Lab
- Algebra/PreCalculus or Calculus Math Lab/s
Clyde D. Chlouber
B.S., physics, Oklahoma State University, 1971
Ph.D., physics, Oklahoma State University, 1977
Research: - Mathematical physics
- Electromagnetics
- Quantum field theory
Courses: - Mathematical Methods in Physics I & II
- Electromagnetics
- Quantum Mechanics I & II
- Particle Physics
- Lasers & Optics
Tim Crain
B.S.,M.S.,Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering, University of Texas - Austin, 1995, 1999, 2000
Research: - Statistical estimation
- Numerical optimization
- Expert systems
- Celestial mechanics
- Flight dynamics
Courses: - Fundamentals of Astrodynamics
- Perturbation Methods in Astrodynamics
- The Three-body Problem
Larry J. Friesen
B.A., physics and mathematics, Kansas University, 1967
M.S., space science, Rice, 1972
Ph.D., space science and astronomy, Rice, 1974
Research: - Astronomy
- Planetary Science
- Aerospace Engineering
Courses: - Classical Mechanics
- Orbital Dynamics
- University Physics
- Modern Astronomy
PhD in Physics, Kansas State University, 2003
BS in Physics, Texas A&M University, 1997
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.
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.
Donald S. Musselwhite
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
Research: Courses: - Modern Astronomy
- Introduction to Geology
- Planetary Geology
- Meteorology
- Petroleum Geology
- Oceanography
David E. Pitts
B.S., engineering physics, University of Oklahoma, 1961
M.S., engineering physics, University of Oklahoma, 1964
Doctor of Engineering, meteorology, University of Oklahoma, 1971
Research: - Planetary meteorology
- Remote sensing
- Atmospheric spectroscopy
- Medical image processing
Courses: - Astronomy
- Remote Sensing Instrumentation and Techniques
- Planetary Science
Barney B. Roberts
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
Research: Courses: - Risk Analysis
- Classical Mechanics
John V. Shebalin
John V. Shebalin
B.S.,M.S., physics, Old Dominion University, 1972, 1976
Ph.D., physics, College of William & Mary, 1982
Email:
shebalin@uhcl.edu Research: - Classical Field Theory
- Magneto-Fluid Mechanics
- Mathematical Physics
- Plasma Physics
- Turbulence
Courses: - Space Plasma Physics
- Special Relativity
- Plasma Physics
- Mathematical Methods in Physics I & II
- Classical Field Theory
- Statistical Mechanics
- Magnetohydrodynamics
- Fluid Physics
David L. Talent
B.S., physics, Southwest Missouri State University, 1974
M.S., astrophysics, Rice University, 1979
Ph.D., astrophysics, Rice University, 1981
Research: - Astronomy
- Orbital debris
- Stellar spectroscopyy
Courses: - Observational Astronomy
- Stellar Structure and Evolution
- Electrodynamics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Lasers & Optics
- Acoustics
Michael E. Zolensky
B.S., geology, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 1977
Ph.D., geochemistry and mineralogy, Pennsylvania State University, 1983
Research: - Crystallography
- Mineralogy
- Geochemistry
- Planetary science
Courses:
- Planetary Science
- Astronomy
- Physical Geology
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