The field of Physics stands intellectually vital and vigorously supported by government and industry. Our students are in demand and can choose from a wide spectrum of academic and employment opportunities.
Physics is an integral scientific component of the liberal arts environment and contributes to not only the scholarly activities of the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, but the fundamental atmosphere of the University of Michigan as a whole.
As a Department, our mission is to enhance the goals and ideals of the University by providing an incisive and enriching education for our students, by making lasting contributions at the forefront of human understanding, and by communicating the excitement of scientific discovery to our fellow citizens.
Our Goals
- To excel in the areas of physics we practice
- To provide an outstanding education for our students
- To assure a nurturing environment for the professional advancement of our faculty and staff
- To shape the intellectual growth of the institution
- To disseminate scientific knowledge to citizens
- To be a resource base for Michigan industry
External Research Funding (2023)
- $20 million
Department Chair
Professor David Gerdes
Department Chief Administrator
Chris Gale
Our Facilities
Our Department consists of 2 main buildings: Homer A. Neal Lab and Randall Lab. In our many faculty labs, we have everything from non-linear optics to molecular Biophysics. We provide some of the best research facilities in the nation for furthering our understanding of the universe.
