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Dr. Joseph Kozminski

Professor, Department Chair
(815) 836-5393
kozminjo@lewisu.edu

Education:
Ph.D. in Experimental High Energy Physics, Michigan State University
M.S. in Physics, Michigan State University
B.S. in Physics and Mathematics, University of Notre Dame

Research Interests:

• Climate vulnerability inputs – Air quality and urban heat islands
• Physics and Astronomy Pedagogy
• High Energy Physics
• Former collaborator on Mu2e experiment at Fermilab
• Simulation work for future Muon Collider
• Former collaborator on the D-Zero experiment at Fermilab

Professional Positions:

• Principle Investigator, PhysTEC Recruiting Grant # 1707990
• Principle Investigator, NSF S-STEM Grant #2130429
• Guest Editor, “The Physics Teacher” Special Issue on Teaching about the environment, sustainability, and climate change 
• Vice President, Advanced Laboratory Physics Association (ALPhA)
• Chair, Nominating Committee, American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)
• Section Representative to National AAPT, Chicago Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers (CSAAPT)
• Chair, Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area (ACCA) Physics Division

Prior Experience

• Chair, Committee on Science Education for the Public, American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)
• Chair, Committee on Physics in Undergraduate Education, American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)
• Executive Committee, AAPT Undergraduate Curriculum Task Force
• Chair, Writing Committee, “AAPT Recommendations on the Undergraduate Physics Laboratory Curriculum”
• Adjunct Astronomy Instructor, Triton College, River Grove, IL

Dr. Philip Chumbley

Assistant Professor
Director, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Center for Scientific Innovation
(815) 836-5787
chumblph@lewisu.edu

Education:
Ph.D.  in Physics, University of Missouri
M.S. in Physics, University of Missouri
B.S. in Engineering Physics, University of Illinois

Research Interests:

• Thermodynamics
• Lasers

Prior Experience

• Research Physicist, Amoco Research Center
• Production Manager and Product Manager, Amico Laser Company
• Chief Engineer, Warning Systems, Inc.
• Director of R&D and Director of Operations, Allied Precision Industries
• Current holder of 40+ patents and numerous commercial products

James Hofmann

Instructor, Laboratory and Community Outreach Coordinator
jhofmann@lewisu.edu

Education:
M.A. in Chemical Physics, Â鶹ÊÓƵ
B.S. in Physics, Â鶹ÊÓƵ
B.A. in Mathematics, Â鶹ÊÓƵ
B.A. in Philosophy, Â鶹ÊÓƵ

Research Interests:

• Optical Physics
• Physics Pedagogy
• Laboratory and Community Outreach Development

Professional Positions:

• Faculty advisor for the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Chapter of the Society of Physics Students
• Faculty advisor for the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Pokémon Go Club

Dr. Ryan J. Hooper

Associate Professor
(815) 836-5560
hooperry@lewisu.edu

Education: 
Ph.D. in Experimental High Energy Physics, University of Notre Dame
M.S. in Physics, University of Notre Dame
B.S. in Physics, Michigan State University

Research Interests:

• High Energy Physics
• Collaborator on Mu2e experiment at Fermilab
• Physics Pedagogy
• Propulsion Systems
• General Relativity
• The Physics of Baseball and Softball

Prior Experience

• Fulltime Temporary Assistant Professor, Bradley University
• Visiting Scientist, Brown University
• Analysts, eServ
• Post-Doctoral Research Faculty, Brown University

Dr. Chuck Crowder

Professor Emeritus
crowdech@lewisu.edu

Education:
Ph.D. in Solid State Physics, University of Missouri
M.S. in Physics, University of Missouri
B.S. in Physics, University of Missouri

Research Interests:

• Lasers and Fiber Optics
• Optical Telecommunication Systems

• Developing and Tying Highly Effective Flies for Catching Large Trout and Other Salmonoids.

Dr. Leonard Weisenthal

Professor Emeritus
weisenle@lewisu.edu

Education:
Ph.D. in Theoretical Solid State Physics, Wayne State University
B.A. in Physics, Wayne State University

Research Interests:

• Computational Physics and Modeling
• Aviation Physics