Applied Physics Program: People
Brian Arbic
Professor of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering, Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Professor of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering, Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences
arbic@umich.edu
3020 C.C. Little Bldg.
Climate & Space Research Building
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734.615.4941
Climate & Space Research Building
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734.615.4941
ematkins@umich.edu
3056 FXB (François-Xavier Bagnoud) Aerospace Building
1320 Beal Avenue 734.615.7456
1320 Beal Avenue 734.615.7456
Michael Atzmon
Professor Emeritus of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences, Professor Emeritus of Materials Science and Engineering
Professor Emeritus of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences, Professor Emeritus of Materials Science and Engineering
cavestru@umich.edu
3241 Homer A. Neal Lab
phone: 734.763.1646
phone: 734.763.1646
Pallab Bhattacharya
Charles M. Vest Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and James R. Mellor Professor Emeritus of Engineering
Charles M. Vest Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and James R. Mellor Professor Emeritus of Engineering
Charles L. Brooks III
Cyrus Levinthal Distinguished University Professor of Chemistry and Biophysics, Warner-Lambert/Parke-Davis Professor of Chemistry, Director of Biophysics
Cyrus Levinthal Distinguished University Professor of Chemistry and Biophysics, Warner-Lambert/Parke-Davis Professor of Chemistry, Director of Biophysics
Paul Carson
Professor Emeritus of Radiology, Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering, Associate Director of Basic Radiological Sciences Division
Professor Emeritus of Radiology, Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering, Associate Director of Basic Radiological Sciences Division
pcarson@umich.edu
3218C Medical Science Building I, B Wing
1301 Catherine Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5667 734.763.5884
1301 Catherine Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5667 734.763.5884
Steve Cundiff
Harrison M Randall Collegiate Professor of Physics and Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Harrison M Randall Collegiate Professor of Physics and Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Parag B Deotare
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Associate Professor of Physics
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Associate Professor of Physics
David R. Dowling
Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Professor of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Professor of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
kdur@umich.edu
3009 François-Xavier Bagnoud Aerospace Building
1320 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2140 734.615.7270
1320 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2140 734.615.7270
mfabiill@umich.edu
1301 Catherine Street
6436C Medical Science Building I
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5667 734.647.9326
6436C Medical Science Building I
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5667 734.647.9326
xsfan@umich.edu
2158 Lurie Biomedical Engineering
1101 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2110 734.763.1273
1101 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2110 734.763.1273
Jeff Fessler
William L Root Collegiate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, and Professor of Radiology
William L Root Collegiate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, and Professor of Radiology
flanner@umich.edu
2527B Climate & Space Research Building
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734.615.3605
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734.615.3605
Stephen R. Forrest
Peter A Franken Distinguished University Professor of Engineering, Paul G Goebel Professor of Engineering, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Material Science and Engineering, and Professor of Physics
Peter A Franken Distinguished University Professor of Engineering, Paul G Goebel Professor of Engineering, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Material Science and Engineering, and Professor of Physics
Brian Fowlkes
Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Professor of Radiology, Director of Ultrasound Research Laboratories
Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Professor of Radiology, Director of Ultrasound Research Laboratories
fowlkes@umich.edu
6428B Medical Sciences Building I
1301 Catherine Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2026 734.763.5882
1301 Catherine Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2026 734.763.5882
Ari Gafni
Professor Emeritus of Biophysics and Biological Chemistry, Research Professor Emeritus, Institute of Gerontology
Professor Emeritus of Biophysics and Biological Chemistry, Research Professor Emeritus, Institute of Gerontology
almantas@umich.edu
G. Mourou Center for Ultrafast Optical Science
University of Michigan
1006 Gerstacker Bldg.
2200 Bonisteel Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2099 (734) 615 7166 Fax: (734) 763 4876
University of Michigan
1006 Gerstacker Bldg.
2200 Bonisteel Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2099 (734) 615 7166 Fax: (734) 763 4876
Yogesh B. Gianchandani
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Brian Gilchrist
Director of Space Physics Research Laboratory/XTRM Labs, College of Engineering, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering
Director of Space Physics Research Laboratory/XTRM Labs, College of Engineering, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering
anouck@umich.edu
3012 FXB Bldg
François-Xavier Bagnoud Aerospace Building
1320 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2140 734.647.4692
François-Xavier Bagnoud Aerospace Building
1320 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2140 734.647.4692
Sharon Glotzer
Anthony C. Lembke Department Chair of Chemical Engineering, John Werner Cahn Distinguished University Professor of Engineering, Stuart W. Churchill Collegiate Professor of Chemical Engineering
Anthony C. Lembke Department Chair of Chemical Engineering, John Werner Cahn Distinguished University Professor of Engineering, Stuart W. Churchill Collegiate Professor of Chemical Engineering
Rachel Goldman
Associate Director of Applied Physics, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Professor of Physics
Associate Director of Applied Physics, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Professor of Physics
Tamas I. Gombosi
Konstantin I. Gringauz Distinguished University Professor of Space Science, Rollin M. Gerstacker Endowed Professor of Engineering
Konstantin I. Gringauz Distinguished University Professor of Space Science, Rollin M. Gerstacker Endowed Professor of Engineering
tamas@umich.edu
2428 CSRB
Climate & Space Research Building
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734.764.7222
Climate & Space Research Building
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734.764.7222
Theodore Goodson
Richard Barry Bernstein Collegiate Professor of Chemistry and Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Richard Barry Bernstein Collegiate Professor of Chemistry and Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Drew Gronewold
Associate Professor School for Environment and Sustainability,Associate Professor Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Associate Professor Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences,
Associate Professor School for Environment and Sustainability,Associate Professor Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Associate Professor Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences,
drewgron@umich.edu
(734) 764-6286
L. Jay Guo
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Applied Physics
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Applied Physics
Alfred Hero III
John H Holland Distinguished University Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, R Jamison and Betty Williams Professor of Engineering, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Professor of Statistics
John H Holland Distinguished University Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, R Jamison and Betty Williams Professor of Engineering, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Professor of Statistics
xianglei@umich.edu
1533 Climate and Space Research Building
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734.936.0491
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734.936.0491
daninman@umich.edu
3064 FXB Bldg
François-Xavier Bagnoud Aerospace Building
1320 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2140 734.764.7320
François-Xavier Bagnoud Aerospace Building
1320 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2140 734.764.7320
Mohammed N. Islam
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Biomedical Engineering
cjablono@umich.edu
1541B Climate and Space Research Building (CSRB)
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734.763.6238
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734.763.6238
nhjo@umich.edu
253 West Hall
bjorns@umich.edu
3037 FXB (François-Xavier Bagnoud) Bldg
Aerospace Building
1320 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2140 734.764.8224
Aerospace Building
1320 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2140 734.764.8224
jckasper@umich.edu
Climate & Space Research Building
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734.647.3350
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734.647.3350
kaviany@umich.edu
3444 GGB (George G. Brown Laboratory)
2350 Hayward
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2125 734.936.0402
2350 Hayward
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2125 734.936.0402
Gretchen Keppel-Aleks
Assistant Professor of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Assistant Professor of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering, Earth and Environmental Sciences
gkeppela@umich.edu
2516 Space Research Building
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
eakort@umich.edu
2553 Climate and Space Research Building
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734.763.8414
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734.763.8414
Oliver D. Kripfgans
Research Associate Professor of Radiology, Medical School and Research Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Research Associate Professor of Radiology, Medical School and Research Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering
greentom@umich.edu
3218D Medical Science Building I, B Wing
1301 Catherine Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5667 734.647.0852
1301 Catherine Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5667 734.647.0852
Karl Krushelnick
Professor of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Physics
Professor of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Physics
Pei-Cheng "PC" Ku
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Macromolecular Science and Engineering
ckuranz@umich.edu
1424A SRB, Climate & Space Research Building
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734.615.6282
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734.615.6282
Mark J Kushner
William P. Allis Distinguished University Professor, George I Haddad Collegiate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences and Professor of Chemical Engineering, Director of the Michigan Institute for Plasma Science and Engineering
William P. Allis Distinguished University Professor, George I Haddad Collegiate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences and Professor of Chemical Engineering, Director of the Michigan Institute for Plasma Science and Engineering
Ronald G. Larson
George Granger Brown Professor of Chemical Engineering, A.H. White Distinguished University Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Professor of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Professor of Biomedical Engineering
George Granger Brown Professor of Chemical Engineering, A.H. White Distinguished University Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Professor of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Professor of Biomedical Engineering
rlarson@umich.edu
NCRC B-10
A150
2800 Plymouth Road
and
3062 H.H. Dow Building
2300 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2136 734.936.0772
A150
2800 Plymouth Road
and
3062 H.H. Dow Building
2300 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2136 734.936.0772
Somin Lee
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, and Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, and Macromolecular Science and Engineering
slepri@umich.edu
Climate & Space Research Building
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 410.575.3774
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 410.575.3774
liemohn@umich.edu
1436 CSRB
Climate & Space Research Building
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734.763.6229
Climate & Space Research Building
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734.763.6229
Allen Liu
Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Adjunct: Biomedical Engineering, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Biophysics, Applied Physics
Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Adjunct: Biomedical Engineering, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Biophysics, Applied Physics
Stephen Maldonado
Professor of Chemistry, Program in Applied Physics, Associate Chair for Climate & Culture
Professor of Chemistry, Program in Applied Physics, Associate Chair for Climate & Culture
jfmjfm@umich.edu
734.834.3913
imarkov@umich.edu
734.936.7829
Pinaki Mazumder
Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Adjunct Applied Physics faculty
Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Adjunct Applied Physics faculty
Charles McCrory
Dow Corning Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Assistant Professor of Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Dow Corning Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Assistant Professor of Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Timothy A McKay
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, College of Literature, Science and the Arts, and Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Physics, Astronomy, and Education
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, College of Literature, Science and the Arts, and Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Physics, Astronomy, and Education
Roberto Merlin
Peter A Franken Collegiate Professor Emeritus of Physics, Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Peter A Franken Collegiate Professor Emeritus of Physics, Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
mrmeyer@umich.edu
West Hall 312
University of Michigan
Department of Astronomy
1085 S. University
Ann Arbor, MI 48109 734.764.7846
University of Michigan
Department of Astronomy
1085 S. University
Ann Arbor, MI 48109 734.764.7846
Amit Misra
Department Chair and Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Department Chair and Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Mark Moldwin
Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering, Director of UM's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering, Director of UM's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
mmoldwin@umich.edu
1418 CSRB (Climate & Space Research Building)
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734.647.3370
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734.647.3370
Mary-Ann Mycek
Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Education, College of Engineering and Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Education, College of Engineering and Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Doug Noll
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Professor of Radiology, Co-Director of the fMRI Center
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Professor of Radiology, Co-Director of the fMRI Center
Brad Orr
U-M Associate Vice President for Research, Science and Engineering, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Physics
U-M Associate Vice President for Research, Science and Engineering, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Physics
Scott E. Page
Leonid Huwicz Collegiate Professor of Complex Systems, Political Science, and Economics
Leonid Huwicz Collegiate Professor of Complex Systems, Political Science, and Economics
Becky (R. L.) Peterson
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Materials Science and Engineering, Applied Physics. Director, Lurie Nanofabrication Facility.
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Materials Science and Engineering, Applied Physics. Director, Lurie Nanofabrication Facility.
pettersc@umich.edu
2543 Climate and Space Research Building
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143
Jamie D. Phillips
Associate Chair for Undergraduate Affairs, Arthur F Thurnau Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Associate Chair for Undergraduate Affairs, Arthur F Thurnau Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Kevin Pipe
Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Director of Graduate Degree Programs, College of Engineering
Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Director of Graduate Degree Programs, College of Engineering
Andrew Putnam
Robert C Leland, Jr and Donna D Leland Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Cardiovascular Medicine
Robert C Leland, Jr and Donna D Leland Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Cardiovascular Medicine
putnam@umich.edu
2204 Lurie Biomedical Engineering
1101 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2110 734.615.1398
1101 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2110 734.615.1398
Ayyalusamy (Rams) Ramamoorthy
Robert W Parry Collegiate Professor of Chemistry and Biophysics, Professor of Macromolecular Science and Engineering
Robert W Parry Collegiate Professor of Chemistry and Biophysics, Professor of Macromolecular Science and Engineering
abaileyr@umich.edu
Climate & Space Research Building
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 (734) 615-3740
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 (734) 615-3740
Pramod Reddy
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Professor, Materials Science and Engineering Associate Chair for Research
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Professor, Materials Science and Engineering Associate Chair for Research
nrenno@umich.edu
1531C CSRB (Climate & Space Research Building)
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734.936.0488
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734.936.0488
ridley@umich.edu
416 Climate & Space Research Building
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 (734) 764-5727
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 (734) 764-5727
Chris Ruf
Frederick Bartman Collegiate Professor of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering. Director, University of Michigan Space Institute.
Frederick Bartman Collegiate Professor of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering. Director, University of Michigan Space Institute.
cruf@umich.edu
2527A Climate & Space Research Building
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734-647-0825
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143 734-647-0825
Max Shtein
Professor of Material Science and Engineering, Professor of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Professor of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering and Professor of Art and Design, Penny W Stamps School of Art and Design
Professor of Material Science and Engineering, Professor of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Professor of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering and Professor of Art and Design, Penny W Stamps School of Art and Design
spanton@umich.edu
249 West Hall
Duncan Steel
Robert J. Hiller Professor Emeritus of Engineering, Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Physics, and Biophysics
Robert J. Hiller Professor Emeritus of Engineering, Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Physics, and Biophysics
Anna Stefanopoulou
Professor of Mechanical Engineering, William Clay Ford Professor of Manufacturing
Professor of Mechanical Engineering, William Clay Ford Professor of Manufacturing
Fred Terry
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Director of Undergraduate Education, College of Engineering
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Director of Undergraduate Education, College of Engineering
gtzimpra@umich.edu
4777 BBB
Angela Violi
Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Macromolecular Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Applied Physics
Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Macromolecular Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Applied Physics
avioli@umich.edu
3005B EECS (Electrical Engineering & Computer Science)
1301 Beal
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2122 734.615.6448
1301 Beal
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2122 734.615.6448
Nils G. Walter
Francis S. Collins Collegiate Professor of Chemistry, Biophysics & Biological Chemistry
Francis S. Collins Collegiate Professor of Chemistry, Biophysics & Biological Chemistry
Louise Willingale
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences
Herbert Winful
University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor, Arthur F Thurnau Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Joseph E. and Anne P. Rowe Professor of Electrical Engineering. Professor of Physics and Applied Physics.
University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor, Arthur F Thurnau Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Joseph E. and Anne P. Rowe Professor of Electrical Engineering. Professor of Physics and Applied Physics.
winful@umich.edu
3106 Engineering Research Building I,
2200 Bonisteel Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48109 734.647.1804
2200 Bonisteel Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48109 734.647.1804
zhenx@umich.edu
2115 Carl A. Gerstacker Building
2200 Bonisteel Boulevard
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2099 734.647.4961
2200 Bonisteel Boulevard
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2099 734.647.4961
Euisik Yoon
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Director, NSF International Program for Advancement of Neurotechnology (IPAN)
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Director, NSF International Program for Advancement of Neurotechnology (IPAN)
Y Z
Professor of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, and Engineering Physics Chair
Professor of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, and Engineering Physics Chair