Physics Research Active Faculty
The Department of Physics and Astronomy prides itself on a tradition of active and productive research. Our faculty regularly participate in scholarly research in a multitude of areas in relation to the discipline of physics. They present at various conferences throughout the world and are published in peer-reviewed journals and publications. Undergraduate and graduate students are often co-authors on these professional presentations and publications.
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Biophysics
Faculty: Luis Sanchez Diaz
Materials Science
Faculty: Tatiana Allen
Nuclear Physics
Faculty: Joshua Hamblen
Quantum Algorithms
Faculty: Rick Mukerjee
Quantum Networking
Faculty: Tian Li, Rick Mukerjee
Quantum Sensing
Faculty: Tian Li
Tatiana Allen
PhD
UC Foundation Professor of Physics and Associate Department Head
202 Grote Hall
Tian Li
PhD
UC Foundation Assistant Professor of Physics and Quantum Center CTO
203 Grote Hall

Rick Mukherjee
PhD
Director of Quantum Center and Associate Research Professor of Physics
701 E. M.L. King Blvd