COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & SCIENCE

Physics

Program Highlights

The physics program at Louisiana Tech provides students with fundamental knowledge of the laws of nature, from the sub-nanoscopic world of nuclear and quantum physics to the universe as a whole. Undergraduate students can pursue a double degree in physics and electrical engineering. Students have an excellent opportunity to gain research experience at the Center for Applied Physics Studies (CAPS) and at the Institute for Micromanufacturing. Students who chose to perform research with CAPS may focus on particle and nuclear physics, modeling, or biophysics. There are several ongoing research projects, each a collaborative effort involving top research laboratories at the national and international levels. Students who choose to perform research with the Institute for Micromanufacturing may focus on biophysics and nanobiotechnology. The program also offers medical physics emphasis for students with interest in the health field.

Physics student working with lab equipment

Job Opportunities

  • Applications engineer
  • Data analyst
  • Design engineer
  • Geophysicist seismologist
  • IT consultant
  • Higher education lecturer
  • Laser engineer
  • Nanotechnologist
  • Radiation protection practitioner

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Advising Materials

For a list of prerequisites and required courses, select the curricula sheets below.

Faculty

Dr. Rakitha Beminiwattha

Associate Professor

Department: Physics

Office: EA 210

Phone: 318.257.2435

Fax: 318.257.3823

Email: rakithab@latech.edu

Dr. Thomas Bishop

Associate Professor

Departments: Center for Applied Physics Studies, Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences, Chemistry, Molecular Science and Nanotechnology, Physics

Office: EA 207, BMEB 231

Phone: 318.257.5209

Fax: 318.257.3823

Email: bishop@latech.edu

Dr. Pedro Derosa

Program Chair – Physics, Professor – Physics, Molecular Science & Nanotechnology

Departments: Center for Applied Physics Studies, Institute for Micromanufacturing, Molecular Science and Nanotechnology, Physics

Office: EA 217, IFMM 216

Phone: 318.257.5139

Email: pderosa@latech.edu

Dr. Dentcho A. Genov

Professor of Physics, Director of the Center for Applied Physics Studies (CAPS)

Departments: Center for Applied Physics Studies, Electrical Engineering, Physics

Office: EA 220

Phone: 318.257.4190

Fax: 318.257.2562

Email: dgenov@latech.edu

Kenna Hinton

Administrative Coordinator 3

Departments: Chemistry, Physics

Office: CTLH 316

Phone: 318.257.4911

Fax: 318.257.3823

Email: khinton@latech.edu

Dr. Yuri Lvov

Professor

Departments: Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Sciences, Chemistry, Institute for Micromanufacturing, Molecular Science and Nanotechnology, Physics

Office: IFMM 214

Phone: 318.257.5144

Fax: 318.257.3823

Email: ylvov@latech.edu

Dr. Lee Sawyer

Academic Director for Chemistry and Physics, Professor

Departments: Center for Applied Physics Studies, Chemistry, Physics

Office: CTLH 316A

Phone: 318.257.4053

Fax: 318.257.3823

Email: sawyer@latech.edu

Dr. John Shaw

Lecturer

Departments: Center for Applied Physics Studies, Physics

Office: IESB 309

Phone: 318.257.4240

Fax: 318.257.3823

Email: jshaw@latech.edu

Dr. Neven Simicevic

Assistant Director, Professor

Departments: Center for Applied Physics Studies, Physics

Office: EA 212

Phone: 318.257.3591

Fax: 318.257.3823

Email: neven@latech.edu

Dr. Andrew Stroud

Lecturer

Department: Physics

Office: IESB 315

Phone: 318.257.2074

Email: astroud@latech.edu

Buddhini Waidyawansa

Adjunct

Department: Physics

Office: IESB 317

Phone: 318.257.2461

Email: buddhini@latech.edu

Dr. Steven Wells

Professor

Departments: Center for Applied Physics Studies, Physics

Office: EA 214

Phone: 318.257.2194

Fax: 318.257.3823

Email: steve@latech.edu

Dr. Markus Wobisch

Associate Professor

Departments: Center for Applied Physics Studies, Physics

Office: IESB 313

Phone: 318.257.4974

Fax: 318.257.4630

Email: wobisch@latech.edu