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Stories tagged with: Department of Physics and Astronomy

Alexander Govorov
Faculty Research

Alexander Govorov named IPF Fellow, strengthening OHIO’s international research collaboration in nanoscience

September 8, 2026 2 min

Distinguished Professor Alexander Govorov, a member of the Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute, has been appointed an IPF Fellow at the Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden in Germany.

OHIO Professor Nancy Sandler with collaborators
Condensed Matter Researcher

Nancy Sandler advances condensed matter physics through research, leadership, and global collaboration

July 15, 2026 3 min

Nancy Sandler is a theoretical condensed matter physicist whose research at the Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute provides student mentoring, and scientific leadership.
An OHIO faculty member pokes at a beach ball as part of an science exhibit, while two other OHIO representatives look on at the Science Day event
Faculty Experts

OHIO faculty show how physics can be fun at COSI Science Day

July 8, 2026 4 min

Two ºìÐÓÊÓƵ physics professors turned beach balls, smoke machines, and ping-pong ball launchers into family-friendly science demonstrations at the Center of Science and Industry’s Science Day.

David Drabold
Faculty Experts

Bridging the atomic and real worlds: Dr. David Drabold’s new study transforms thermal modeling

May 27, 2026 3 min

The work presents a breakthrough framework that connects atomic-scale physics directly to real-world device performance, an enduring challenge in materials science. 
Luke Davenport
Student Success

OHIO student receives national attention for cutting-edge research

April 30, 2026 5 min

Luke Davenport, an undergraduate researcher at the Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute (NQPI) at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, led the research project.
Several faculty awards are displayed on a table, including awards for Pamela Kaylor, Sarah Wyatt and Adam Rapp
Faculty Excellence

OHIO honors faculty for outstanding teaching, research, commitment to student success

April 22, 2026 9 min

The 2026 Faculty Recognition and Awards Ceremony celebrated the winners of numerous prestigious awards including the Presidential Teacher Award, Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and University Professor Award.
Spring 2026
Rankings

Several graduate programs named among the top 100 in nation in 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings

April 14, 2026 5 min

U.S. News and World Report has ranked numerous ºìÐÓÊÓƵ graduate programs within the College of Business and the College of Health Sciences and Professions among the top 100 in the nation.
Alexander (Sasha) Govorov
Faculty excellence

NQPI Faculty Spotlight: Professor Alexander (Sasha) Govorov as a Fulbright Scholar at UTT

March 20, 2026 3 min

Professor Alexander (Sasha) Govorov, Distinguished Professor of Physics at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and a longstanding member of NQPI, is currently visiting the Université de Technologie de Troyes (UTT), France, as a Fulbright Scholar.
An aerial image of ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and Athens, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ in the Fall
Career Opportunities

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ advances semiconductor workforce training through equipment donated by Intel

March 3, 2026 2 min

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ has strengthened its efforts to prepare students for careers in ºìÐÓÊÓƵ's growing semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors with the addition of equipment donated Intel Corporation.
Science Cafe - The Strong Force Awakens: A Neutron Star Story - Wednesday, Nov. 12, 5 p.m., Baker Center Front Room, Free Coffee First 50 People
OHIO Events

Science Café to focus on ‘The Strong Force Awakens: A Neutron Star Story’ on Nov. 12

November 6, 2025 2 min

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Assistant Professor of Physics Christian Drischler will lead the next Science Café presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Campus beauty Hocking River 2024
Research Excellence

OHIO faculty named as Presidential Research Scholars

November 6, 2025 5 min

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ has named four faculty members as the 2025-26 Presidential Research Scholars. This year’s award winners are Hee-Jong Seo, Saw Wai Hla, Jim Montgomery and Julie Suhr.
Julie Roche, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ
Faculty awards

Julie Roche named 2025 Fellow of the American Physical Society

October 30, 2025 2 min

Julie Roche, professor of physics at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), one of the highest honors in the field of physics.
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Awards

OHIO students, faculty and alumni to participate in cultural exchange after being selected for prestigious awards

August 6, 2025 8 min

Fourteen members of the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ community have been awarded prestigious fellowships through programs like Fulbright, CLS, and Princeton in Asia, supporting international education and cultural exchange. These awards enable recipients to pursue research, teaching, and diplomatic engagement abroad.
Participants in the Frontiers in Nuclear Astrophysics Meeting stand together for a photo outside on the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ campus
Research Excellence

OHIO hosts international events focused on nuclear physics, astrophysics research

June 11, 2025 3 min

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ hosted graduate students, professors and research scientists in nuclear physics and astrophysics from around the world in May for two important events.
Dr. Roberta Milliken congratulates Dr. Michael Koop
Faculty Excellence

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Regional Higher Education faculty honored for outstanding achievements

May 5, 2025 5 min

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ proudly announces the recognition of four outstanding faculty members from its regional campuses for their exceptional contributions to teaching, scholarly activity and service.

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