/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/Recent posts from Department Newsen-usSat, 26 Apr 2025 14:12:37 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2025/from-classroom-to-discovery-usf-students-make-waves-with-transformative-research.aspxInspired by a recent visit to the emergency room, Chay Jalloh is researching how AI could be used to streamline the triage process in hospitals.External ArticleWed, 16 Apr 2025 11:44:16 From Classroom to Discovery: С»ÆѼÊÓƵ Students Make Waves With Transformative ResearchInspired by a recent visit to the emergency room, Chay Jalloh is researching how AI could be used to streamline the triage process in hospitals.Chay Jalloh and his research partner, Salaheldin Ali/news/2025/from-classroom-to-discovery-usf-students-make-waves-with-transformative-research.aspxDepartment News/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/2025/doe-grant-oleynik.aspxDr. Oleynik receives grantTue, 11 Mar 2025 10:27:41 DOE Grant - OleynikDr. Oleynik receives grantС»ÆѼÊÓƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/2025/doe-grant-oleynik.aspx/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/innovative-research-on-ferrimagnetic-materials-earns-millions-in-funding-to-advance-communication-technologies.aspxTwo grants awarded to faculty in the Department of Physics will support research on ferrimagnetic materials and their potential applications in advancing communication technologies.External ArticleThu, 27 Feb 2025 14:01:33 Innovative research on ferrimagnetic materials earns over $2.5M in funding to advance communication technologiesTwo grants awarded to faculty in the Department of Physics will support research on ferrimagnetic materials and their potential applications in advancing communication technologies.Darío Arena will use the Magneto-Optic Kerr effect (MOKE) spectroscopy in the С»ÆѼÊÓƵ Optical and Laser Spectroscopy Laboratory to study magnetic materials./arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/innovative-research-on-ferrimagnetic-materials-earns-millions-in-funding-to-advance-communication-technologies.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/physics-research-team-makes-new-progress-on-renewable-energy-project-in-botswana.aspxSupported by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, researchers from С»ÆѼÊÓƵ’s College of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics have been engaged in a multi-year project to develop a portable, renewable energy source specifically designed for the needs of rural African communities.External ArticleTue, 30 Jul 2024 16:51:35 Physics research team makes new progress on renewable energy project in BotswanaSupported by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, researchers from С»ÆѼÊÓƵ’s College of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics have been engaged in a multi-year project to develop a portable, renewable energy source specifically designed for the needs of rural African communities.Botswana Research Project/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/physics-research-team-makes-new-progress-on-renewable-energy-project-in-botswana.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/2025/physics-research-team-makes-new-progress-on-renewable-energy-project-in-botswana.aspxLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:27:11 Physics research team makes new progress on renewable energy project in BotswanaArticle TitleLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.С»ÆѼÊÓƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/2025/physics-research-team-makes-new-progress-on-renewable-energy-project-in-botswana.aspx/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/department-of-physics-professor-leads-study-on-novel-structure-spintronic-devices.aspxDr. Xiaomei Jiang, associate professor in the Department of Physics, is a dedicated researcher in the field of spintronics. Spintronics is the study and use of the spin of electrons and holes to create faster and more efficient electronic devices. The goal of spintronic devices is to harness and manipulate electron spin to enhance data computing performance compared to conventional electronics.External ArticleTue, 30 Apr 2024 11:50:51 Department of Physics professor leads study on novel structure spintronic devicesDr. Xiaomei Jiang, associate professor in the Department of Physics, is a dedicated researcher in the field of spintronics. Spintronics is the study and use of the spin of electrons and holes to create faster and more efficient electronic devices. The goal of spintronic devices is to harness and manipulate electron spin to enhance data computing performance compared to conventional electronics.Dr. Xiaomei Jiang, Dr. Xuan Chung, and Emmanuel Olawale/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/department-of-physics-professor-leads-study-on-novel-structure-spintronic-devices.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/total-solar-eclipse-trip-mackay.aspxAstronomy Professor of Instruction Kevin MacKay was determined to make his upcoming road trip better than the one in 1999 when he took a group of students to England to see a total solar eclipse. Moments before the big event, clouds rolled in, obstructing their view. Although it was a great experience, he always wanted to try it again.External ArticleTue, 02 Apr 2024 00:09:49 25 years later, astronomy professor gets second chance to witness total solar eclipseAstronomy Professor of Instruction Kevin MacKay was determined to make his upcoming road trip better than the one in 1999 when he took a group of students to England to see a total solar eclipse. Moments before the big event, clouds rolled in, obstructing their view. Although it was a great experience, he always wanted to try it again.С»ÆѼÊÓƵ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/total-solar-eclipse-trip-mackay.aspxDepartment News/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/physics-research-team-brings-portable-renewable-energy-source-to-rural-sub-saharan-africa.aspxUnder a National Science Foundation (NSF) supported grant, a team of researchers from the С»ÆѼÊÓƵ College of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics have been engaged in a multi-year research project to develop a portable renewable energy source for people living in rural sub-Sahara Africa.External ArticleThu, 31 Aug 2023 00:51:09 Physics research team brings portable renewable energy source to rural sub-Saharan AfricaUnder a National Science Foundation (NSF) supported grant, a team of researchers from the С»ÆѼÊÓƵ College of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics have been engaged in a multi-year research project to develop a portable renewable energy source for people living in rural sub-Sahara Africa.С»ÆѼÊÓƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/physics-research-team-brings-portable-renewable-energy-source-to-rural-sub-saharan-africa.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/dr-sarath-witanachchi-elected-senior-member-of-the-national-academy-of-inventors.aspxDr. Sarath Witanachchi, С»ÆѼÊÓƵ College of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics chair and professor, is one of five С»ÆѼÊÓƵ faculty members who have been named by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) to its new class of 2023 Senior Members.External ArticleFri, 10 Mar 2023 00:58:29 Dr. Sarath Witanachchi elected Senior Member of the National Academy of InventorsDr. Sarath Witanachchi, С»ÆѼÊÓƵ College of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics chair and professor, is one of five С»ÆѼÊÓƵ faculty members who have been named by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) to its new class of 2023 Senior Members.Dr. Sarath Witanachchi/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/dr-sarath-witanachchi-elected-senior-member-of-the-national-academy-of-inventors.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://theconversation.com/what-is-quantum-entanglement-a-physicist-explains-the-science-of-einsteins-spooky-action-at-a-distance-191927Associate Professor of Physics, Andreas Muller recently published an article in The Conversation.External ArticleThu, 06 Oct 2022 13:33:11 What is quantum entanglement? A physicist explains the science of Einstein’s ‘spooky action at a distance’Associate Professor of Physics, Andreas Muller recently published an article in The Conversation.News placeholder graphic - laptop displaying News pagehttps://theconversation.com/what-is-quantum-entanglement-a-physicist-explains-the-science-of-einsteins-spooky-action-at-a-distance-191927Researchhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgvY7J4zi4UThe mission of the Physics Department at С»ÆѼÊÓƵ is to apply physics to improve the human condition in areas as diverse as communications, health, and the global environment. The emphasis of their programs is on relevance, impact and excellence.External ArticleThu, 01 Sep 2022 13:41:42 Improving the Human ConditionThe mission of the Physics Department at С»ÆѼÊÓƵ is to apply physics to improve the human condition in areas as diverse as communications, health, and the global environment. The emphasis of their programs is on relevance, impact and excellence.News placeholder graphic - laptop displaying News pagehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgvY7J4zi4UDepartment News/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/2022/department-news-2022.aspxDepartment Updates from 2022Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:20:34 Department News 2022Department Updates from 2022News placeholder graphic - laptop displaying News page/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/2022/department-news-2022.aspxDepartment News/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/2021/2021-news.aspxDepartment Updates from 2021Wed, 01 Dec 2021 13:46:53 Department News 2021Department Updates from 2021News placeholder graphic - laptop displaying News page/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/2021/2021-news.aspxDepartment News/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/2020/department-news-2020.aspxDepartment Updates from 2020Tue, 01 Dec 2020 15:39:27 Department News 2020Department Updates from 2020News placeholder graphic - laptop displaying News page/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/2020/department-news-2020.aspxDepartment News/arts-sciences/chronicles/2019/usf-botswana-collaborative.aspxEight undergraduate seniors and juniors from the С»ÆѼÊÓƵ (С»ÆѼÊÓƵ) have been selected for a challenging and rewarding research program funded by the National Science Foundation. The objective of the project is to develop a renewable energy source based on a novel scientific concept, with the goal of making basic commodities accessible to rural and tribal villages in Africa.External ArticleWed, 11 Dec 2019 13:34:38 С»ÆѼÊÓƵ-BOTSWANA COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROJECT TO DEVELOP A PORTABLE ENERGY SOURCE FOR RURAL AFRICAEight undergraduate seniors and juniors from the С»ÆѼÊÓƵ (С»ÆѼÊÓƵ) have been selected for a challenging and rewarding research program funded by the National Science Foundation. The objective of the project is to develop a renewable energy source based on a novel scientific concept, with the goal of making basic commodities accessible to rural and tribal villages in Africa.С»ÆѼÊÓƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2019/usf-botswana-collaborative.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/2019/department-news-2019.aspxDepartment Updates from 2019Sun, 01 Dec 2019 15:58:06 Department News 2019Department Updates from 2019News placeholder graphic - laptop displaying News page/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/2019/department-news-2019.aspxDepartment News/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/2018/department-news-2018.aspxDepartment Updates from 2018Sat, 01 Dec 2018 16:07:18 Department News 2018Department Updates from 2018С»ÆѼÊÓƵ: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/2018/department-news-2018.aspxDepartment News