About
Dr. Daniel Weller joined the University of Michigan as a lecturer I in Physics in 2024. He specializes in several domains, all specifically focused on delivering high-quality instruction to the student body. First, utilizing his master's degree in online course design, he designs course Canvas sites, YouTube videos, course worksheets, exams, and other content with the user experience in mind. Second, his background in materials science and chemical physics allows him to craft unique interdisciplinary problems for life sciences and engineering students. Lastly, his postdoctoral experience in researching physics education enables the integration of computation into physics courses through interactive simulations, dynamic GIF images, and novel teaching technologies. Dr. Weller has worked with thousands of students over the recent years, and you can read about their experiences at the following sites:
(1) https://wellerphysics.com/teaching/recommendations/
(2) https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3071085
Selected Publications:
D.P. Weller, T.E. Bott, M.D. Caballero, P.W. Irving. “Development and illustration of a framework for computational thinking practices in introductory physics.” Physical Review Physics Education Research, 18(2):020106, 2022.
D.P. Weller, D.T. Morelli. “Tetrahedrite Thermoelectrics: from fundamental science to facile synthesis.” Frontiers in Electronic Materials, 2:1-14, 2022.
C.D. Fasana, M.S. Jensen, G.E. Garcia Ponte, T.R. MacAlister, G.E. Kunkel, J.P. Rogers, A.M. Ochs, D.L. Stevens, D.P. Weller, D.T. Morelli, M.E. Anderson. “Synthetic versatility, reaction pathway, and thermal stability of tetrahedrite nanoparticles.” Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 8(40):14219-14229, 2020.
D.P. Weller, M.D. Caballero, and P.W. Irving. “Teachers’ intended learning outcomes around computation in high school physics.” Physics Education Research Conference Proceedings, 627–632, 2019.
D.P. Weller, G.E. Kunkel, A.M. Ochs, D.T. Morelli, and M.E. Anderson. “Observation of N-type Behavior in Fe-doped Tetrahedrite at Low Temperature.” Materials Today Physics, 2018, 7, 1-6. doi:10.1016/j.mtphys.2018.10.003.
D.P. Weller, D.L. Stevens, G.E. Kunkel, A.M. Ochs, D.T. Morelli, M.E. Anderson, “Thermoelectric Performance of Tetrahedrite Synthesized by a Modified Polyol Process.” Chemistry of Materials, 2017, 29(4), 1656-1664. doi:10.1021/acs.chemmater.6b04950.
