Applied Physics

The Applied Physics umbrella group works to change the way we live by bridging a fundamental physical understanding of nature and the applications of that understanding in the everyday world.  It covers condensed matter physics (CMP), the major branch of applied physics, and physics education research.

Affiliated Faculty

Wai-Lun Chan
Wai-Lun Chan, PhD
  • Professor
  • Research Interests: materials physics; electron dynamics in nano, organic/inorganic hybrids; materials for energy applications
  • Physics & Astronomy
Hartwin Peelaers
Hartwin Peelaers
  • Associate Professor
  • Research Interests: computational materials physics, wide-bandgap oxides, organic/inorganic interfaces, batteries, memristors, photovoltaics, high-power devices, machine learning
  • Physics & Astronomy
Hui Zhao
Hui Zhao
  • Professor
  • Research Interests: Laser spectroscopy of nanomaterials, electronics, spintronics, and photonics
  • Physics & Astronomy