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.
Physics, Department & Faculty
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
David Catlett, PhD
Distinguished Affiliate Professor, Chemistry
Phone: (972) 721-5092
Email: dlcatlett@udallas.edu
Office: Patrick E. Haggerty Science Center #238
Office Hours: By Appointment
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
Jacob Moldenhauer, PhD
Department Chair and Associate Professor, Physics
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
Laboratory Manager, Physics
Phone: (972) 721-5072
Email: sweeney_a@sbcglobal.net
Office: Patrick E. Haggerty Science Center #19
Office Hours: By Appointment