Physics, Department & Faculty

Students who choose to major or concentrate in physics take courses that prepare them for graduate studies, teaching, medical school and industry careers. The low student-to-faculty ratio means students are offered many opportunities to interact with professors in courses, laboratories and research.

 

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The scope of the studies in physics - from nuclei to stars - is represented in the curriculum of UD's Physics Department and in student research, as well as in the research of individual faculty members.  In 2013 the department added a dual degree in electrical engineering program with the University of Texas at Arlington. The department also offers Astronomy, Physics & Technology and General Physics I and II as Core Curriculum courses.

 

 

Where have recent UD Physics graduates attended graduate school? 

  • Doctorate, Physics, University of Kansas
  • Doctorate, Physics, UT Austin
  • Doctorate, Space Science, University of Alabama
  • Masters, Oceanography, Texas A&M 
  • Doctorate, Nuclear Engineering, University of Florida
  • Doctorate, Physics, Rice University 
  • Master of Science, Engineering, SMU 
  • Doctorate, Aerospace Engineering, Notre Dame
  • Doctorate, Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Washington 

 

Where have recent UD Physics graduates been hired? 

  • Programmer, American Gaming Systems
  • Market Risk Strategist, Goldman Sachs 
  • Process Engineer, Electro Plate Circuitry 
  • Mathematics Teacher, The Highlands School
  • Electrical Engineer, Michael Baker International
  • Physics Engineer, Raytheon
  • Physicist, Tri Alpha Energy
  • IT Specialist, ECI Software Solutions
  • Intern, Lockheed Martin 
  • Business Consultant, CLD Partners 

 

Physics Faculty

Dave Catlett

David Catlett, PhD

Distinguished Associate Professor, Chemistry

Phone: (972) 721-5092

Email: dlcatlett@udallas.edu

Office: Patrick E. Haggerty Science Center #238

Office Hours: WR 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. or by Appointment

Will Flanagan, PhD

Will H. Flanagan, PhD

Affiliated Research Assistant Professor, Physics

Phone: (972) 721-5072

Email: wflanagan@udallas.edu

Office: Haggerty Science Center #12

Office Hours: By Appointment

Sally Hicks, PhD

Sally Hicks, PhD

Professor, Physics

Jacob Moldenhauer, PhD

Jacob Moldenhauer, PhD

Department Chair and Associate Professor, Physics

Phone: (972) 721-4117

Email: jmoldenhauer@udallas.edu

Office: Haggerty Science Center #40

Richard Olenick, PhD

Richard Olenick, PhD

Professor, Physics

Phone: (972) 721-5313

Email: olenick@udallas.edu

Office: Haggerty Science Center #41

Office Hours: T 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. / W 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. / F 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Arthur Sweeney

Arthur Sweeney

Laboratory Manager, Physics

Phone: (972) 721-5072

Email: sweeney_a@sbcglobal.net

Office: Patrick E. Haggerty Science Center #19

Office Hours: By Appointment