I am an Assistant Professor of Physics at Pacific University in Forest Grove Oregon. As a member of a physics department in a small college setting, I am committed to improving the state of physics education at the undergraduate level. This blog will serve as an outlet for recent news in physics education research, commentary on my own experiences, and as a gathering place for other like-minded physics instructors.
More about me
I received my Ph.D. in 2008 from Duke University. My dissertation is on pattern-forming nonlinear optics, and I have also worked on projects studying slow-light in optical fiber and the application of such systems to quantum and classical information science.
More information about my current projects can be found at my Photonics and Quantum Optics Lab webpage.
Consulting
I have offered my expertise in several arenas as an independent consultant. Most recently, I helped design several interactive demonstrations that are currently on display at the Palouse Discovery Science Center in Pullman Washington. I am also a journal editor with American Journal Experts, a firm that provides paper editing for authors, publishers, and researchers in a wide range of fields from around the world.
Image Credits
The header image for this blog comes from my lab. Optical components shown include two lenses, an uncoated glass plate, a polarizer (duct tape included), and a fiber collimator.
