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Michigan Tech Physics Department @mtu_physics

Michigan Tech Physics is a close-knit community of scholars working together to find answers to fundamental questions.

Joined October 2021
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Join us in congratulating Fathima Farheen, who has been selected as APS student ambassador for 2026-27. Fathima will design and promote student-focused events, connect her peers with APS resources, and gather student input on APS and unit initiatives. aps.org/membership/student-a…

Current Cohort

Welcome to the new cohort of APS student ambassadors.

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We're proud to share that PhD candidate Zaid Bakri is the recipient of the DeVlieg Foundation Fellowship for this summer. This competitive award recognizes outstanding graduate students with significant potential. blogs.mtu.edu/gradschool/202…

DeVlieg Graduate Summer 2026 Research Recipient – Zaid Bakri

I am a fifth-year PhD candidate in Atmospheric Sciences, originally from Amman, Jordan, where I earned my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Physics from the University of Jordan. Growing up in a...

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Each spring , senior physics graduate students present their research at colloquium. Second-year students present a poster. Congratulations Nayana Suresh Palaparambil for the Best Graduate Student Oral Presentation Award, and Daniel Watson for the Best Poster Presentation Award.
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Join us in congratulating Professor Jae Yong Suh, who was recognized at yesterday's Dean's Teaching Showcase Luncheon. The showcase identifies outstanding instructors and their innovative or outside the classroom teaching methods, curriculum development, and/or assessment.
Professor Jae Yong Suh with Dean of the College of Sciences and Arts LaReesa Wolfenbarger

ALT Professor Jae Yong Suh with Dean of the College of Sciences and Arts LaReesa Wolfenbarger

Professor Jae Yong Suh with Provost Andrew Storer

ALT Professor Jae Yong Suh with Provost Andrew Storer
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Congratulations to PhD candidate Jester Itliong on his success competing at the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools Three Minute Thesis competition in Kansas City. Only 10 competitors were selected to move on to the final stage. blogs.mtu.edu/gradschool/202…

Jester Itliong Represents Michigan Tech as MAGS 3MT Finalist

Physics PhD candidate Jester Itliong represented Michigan Tech in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition in Kansas City.

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Michigan Tech students and researchers were in Denver last week for the APS Global Physics Summit, the largest physics research conference in the world. This year's theme was Science for a Shared Future.
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We're proud to share that Subhasish Mandal, Department of Physics alum, is among the recipients of the 2026 Cottrell Scholar Awards. Mandal earned his PhD in 2012 under Ranjit Pati and is now at West Virginia University. Congratulations! rescorp.org/2026/02/rcsa-wel…

2026 Cottrell Scholar Awards

Research Corporation for Science Advancement, America's first foundation dedicated wholly to science, has named 24 early career scholars in chemistry, physics, and astronomy as recipients of its...

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Fathima Farheen represented the American Physical Society at the U.S. Capitol as part of Congressional Visits Day (CVD) 2026. She met with elected officials in Congress and the Senate to engage in discussions on science policy priorities and advocate for physics research.
Fathima Farheen at the U.S. Capitol.

ALT Fathima Farheen at the U.S. Capitol.
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Clouds up close like never before! ☁️🔬 Researchers from Brookhaven Lab and Michigan Tech are using ultra-high-resolution lidar to reveal hidden cloud structures down to the centimeter in the Pi Cloud Chamber. mtu.edu/unscripted/2026/01/u…

Ultra-high-resolution Lidar Reveals Hidden Cloud Structures

In this guest blog, Karen McNulty Walsh of Brookhaven National Laboratory explains how Michigan Technological University scientists and alumni developed an innovative, centimeter-scale view into...

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Congrats to David Nitz on the dedication of "David F. Nitz Street" in Argentina—a permanent thank you for his contributions to the community and his mentorship of students. Read more: blogs.mtu.edu/physics/2026/0… #MTU #Physics
David F. Nitz St. in Malargüe, Argentina

ALT David F. Nitz St. in Malargüe, Argentina
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Happy Holidays from the Physics Department.

ALT Happy Holidays from the Physics Department.
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Professor Miguel Levy has been an important part of our department for nearly 25 years, and we're happy to wish him all the best as he begins his retirement.
Bob Weidman, Miguel Levy, Mike Meyer

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Provost Andrew Storer and Miguel Levy

ALT Provost Andrew Storer and Miguel Levy

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Huge thank you to everyone who participated in making Quantum Day 2025 a great success!
Professor Jacek Borysow and University President Richard Koubek.

ALT Professor Jacek Borysow and University President Richard Koubek.

Dr. Seth Nelson discusses his research with physics undergraduates.

ALT Dr. Seth Nelson discusses his research with physics undergraduates.

PhD candidate Alyssa Horne discusses her poster with physics alum Dr. Carly Robinson.

ALT PhD candidate Alyssa Horne discusses her poster with physics alum Dr. Carly Robinson.

Dr. Jae Yong Suh and Alex Gonzalez gave tours of the Suh lab.

ALT Dr. Jae Yong Suh and Alex Gonzalez gave tours of the Suh lab.
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Exploring Quantum Frontiers: Michigan Tech’s Quantum Day 2025

UNESCO has designated 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology to commemorate 100 years of quantum breakthroughs and inspire global innovation and collaboration in quantum...

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NOVEMBER 6 2025 MTU SOCIETY OF PHYSICS STUDENTS PRESENTS: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FAIR DOW 641: 3:00-5:00PM

ALT NOVEMBER 6 2025 MTU SOCIETY OF PHYSICS STUDENTS PRESENTS: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FAIR DOW 641: 3:00-5:00PM

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This year Michigan Tech was well represented at the AAS's meeting of the High Energy Astrophysics Division. Four attendees gave 6 posters and 2 talks, and hosted a special session. Congratulations to Krishna Vedula, who won honorable mention in the graduate poster competition.
Mahsa Najafi, Krishna Vedula, and Nilanjana Ghosh at the 22nd meeting of the AAS High Energy Astrophysics Division.

ALT Mahsa Najafi, Krishna Vedula, and Nilanjana Ghosh at the 22nd meeting of the AAS High Energy Astrophysics Division.

Krishna Vedula with his poster, Modeling Synchrotron Polarization in Blazar 3C 454.3

ALT Krishna Vedula with his poster, Modeling Synchrotron Polarization in Blazar 3C 454.3
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Join us in congratulating PhD candidate Raksha, who was awarded "Favorite Scientific/Technical Content" at the ACS Upper Peninsula Local Section Student Research Symposium. Well done Raksha! acsupls.wordpress.com/studen…

Student Research Symposium

The Upper Peninsula Local Section of the American Chemical Society hosts a Student Research Symposium every year. Purpose This symposium provides a platform for students to present their research i…

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Let's congratulate Prof. Claudio Mazzoleni on his Distinguished Professor award! While the official announcement came out in the spring, the honor was finally celebrated with a ceremony yesterday.
Professor Claudio Mazzoleni holding Distinguished Professor plaque

ALT Professor Claudio Mazzoleni holding Distinguished Professor plaque

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Join us tomorrow, the 25th, in Fisher 139 for 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘜𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘴, and help us welcome back Dr. Dean Thelen, our 1988 Ian W. Shepherd Award winner. events.mtu.edu/event/physics…

Physics Colloquium with Dean Thelen

Dean Thelen from Corning Research & Development Corporation will present at this week's Physics Colloquium. Dr.Thelen's presentation is titled "Electrical Conduction of Glasses...

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