Archive: Physics
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First-of-Its-Kind Research by Physics Professor and Graduate Student Lays Foundations for Future Studies on Sustainable Concrete
In a recent paper published in Science Advances, Emanuela Del Gado, Ph.D. and a professor in the Department of Physics and post-doctoral researcher Abhay Goyal create a novel model for studying the cohesive strength of cement in the hopes of creating greener infrastructure.
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Professor, Graduate Students Named Finalists for BARDA-NIOSH Mask Innovation Challenge
Department of Physics professor Kai Liu and PhD students James Malloy (G’22) and Christopher Jensen (G’25) were named one of the 10 Phase 1 Winners, and the only university team selected, for the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Mask Innovation Challenge.
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Biophysics Major Who Hopes to Help Fight Climate Change Contributes to Interdisciplinary Oceanographic Research
Biological physics major Victoria Boatwright (C’22) has always been fascinated by the ocean. In a recent publication through the Georgetown Scientific Research Journal (GSR), the junior examined how biology and physics interact to affect the ocean, which she hopes will help contribute to climate change research.
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Research by Physics Professor Shows Copper Foam Could Be Highly Efficient, Durable Filter for Reusable Masks and Air Cleaners
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people have grown accustomed to wearing face masks, but many coverings are fragile and not easily disinfected. In a recent Nano Letters article, Department of Physics professor Kai Liu and his group of researchers have transformed copper nanowires into metal foams that could be used in face masks and air filtration systems, which are more durable and have the potential to effectively filter out microbes.
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Three College Professors Receive Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Awards, Honored for Dedication to Educating Students
Patrick Johnson (Department of Physics), Chandra Manning (Department of History) and Libbie Rifkin (Department of English) will receive the prestigious Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award at Faculty Convocation. This award is given to those faculty members who have demonstrated that they are exceptional educators who are deeply committed to enriching the undergraduate experience.
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Physics Professors Study Magnetism in 3 Dimensional Nanoscale Networks for Next Generation Information Storage
Three-dimensional (3D) assemblies of nanoscale magnets offer unique opportunities to explore magnetic phenomena in intriguing and complex configurations, with vast potentials to reshape how information is stored and processed. In a recent paper published online in Nano Letters, Department of Physics professors Kai Liu and Gen Yin along with their team examine 3D nanomagnetism in a novel type of low density metallic nanowire networks.
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Emanuela Del Gado Elected as 2020 Fellow of the American Physical Society
Emanuela Del Gado, a Provost’s distinguished associate professor in the Department of Physics has been elected as a 2020 Fellow of the American Physical Society. Less than one percent of the society’s membership is recognized by their peers for election to the status of Fellow each year.
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Pia Bhatia and Grace Feagin named Clare Boothe Luce Undergraduate Scholars
Physics majors Pia Bhatia (C’21) and Grace Feagin (C’22) have been awarded Clare Boothe Luce Undergraduate Scholarships. This merit-based scholarship recognizes high-achieving undergraduate women pursuing degrees in science, math, and engineering fields.
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New College Faculty for 2020-2021
Georgetown College is pleased to welcome 24 new full-time faculty members with primary appointments in 16 College departments and programs. This cohort will help enrich the student experience through their varied and nuanced areas of study.
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Georgetown Professor Heads Study that Discovers a New Key to Unlocking Winding Spins
An international team led by Kai Liu, professor and McDevitt Chair in the Department of Physics, has now discovered a new key that unlocks winding spins, which can be used to improve energy efficiency in magnetic memory and logic devices.
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