Tag: physics
UF faculty being inducted into the Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
Distinguished Professor of Physics Neil Sullivan was among the five new inductees into this prestigious organization.
Two CLAS professors receive Distinguished Professor awards
Thomas Bianchi and Neil Sullivan were recognized for their excellence in teaching and research
Two CLAS professors named Distinguished Teaching Scholars
Jonathan Martin and Selman Hershfield were recognized for their innovative teaching methods and exemplary research.
Pushing the boundary on ultralow frequency gravitational waves
Assistant Professor of Physics Jeff Dror takes a leap forward in the quest to unravel the origins of these mysterious waves.
David B. Tanner Wins Top US Prize in Experimental Particle Physics
Distinguished Professor of Physics David B. Tanner is awarded the 2024 APS W.K.H. Panofsky Prize for his groundbreaking contributions in experimental particle physics.
‘Revolutionary’ blue crystal raises hope, questions
Researchers at the University of Rochester report this week in Nature a new material that is superconductive at room temperature, but while UF Professor James Hamlin, who was not involved with the work, says it would be 'completely revolutionary,' he also is not yet convinced.
‘Ghostly’ Particles Lead to Major Physics Discovery
A team of physicists, including UF researchers, hunts down sub-atomic specters — stumbling across a new lens for exploring protons in the process.
Scientists Find Black Holes Tangled in Cosmic Dance
An international team of scientists, including UF astrophysicist Laura Blecha, makes a surprising discovery at the heart of a galactic merger that could expand our knowledge of space and time.
Xiao-Xiao Zhang Receives Department of Energy Early Career Award
The physicist is one of 83 scientists from across the nation selected to receive significant funding for innovative research.
CLAS Professors Receive NSF CAREER Awards
The prestigious awards are granted by the NSF to early-career faculty who demonstrate the potential to serve as academic role models in their fields.
Peter Hirschfeld Wins 2022 John Bardeen Prize
Physicist Peter Hirschfeld wins a prestigious award honoring his exploration of superconductivity.
Dimitri Bourilkov Elected American Physical Society Fellow
Dimitri Bourilkov, associate scientist in the Department of Physics, was recognized for his work in data-intensive science.
Biophysicist Develops AI Methods to Understand How Cells ‘Talk’
Assistant Professor of Physics Purushottam Dixit taps into the power of artificial intelligence to study cellular communication — hoping to improve treatments for life-threatening diseases.
Physics Graduate Student Receives Prize for Invited Talk
Physics graduate student Prachi Sharma received the best presentation SIlver Prize for her invited talk at an international conference.
Clifford Will Receives Einstein Prize
Physics Professor Clifford Will received the 2021 Einstein Prize from the American Physical Society.
Putting Einstein to the Test
Physics professor Clifford Will's new book takes a close look at Einstein's most famous theories.
Physics Machine Shop Building Device to Protect Health Workers
A decontamination unit is in the works to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in health care facilities.
Physics Professor Bartos Named 2020 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow
Imre Bartos probes gravitational wave surges, a topic that has exploded with intriguing questions in the last five years.