Physics and Chemistry Department

Main Office: Fred F. Loock Engineering Center, S-236
Phone: (414) 277-7349
Fax: (414) 277-2878
Website: www.msoe.edu/phychem

The Physics and Chemistry Department contributes to the mission of MSOE in two distinctly different ways. The department offers a bachelor of science degree in the dynamic field of biomolecular engineering, and minors in physics and chemistry. In addition, the department meets the basic science education needs at MSOE by offering all required courses in physics, chemistry and biology.

The full range of up-to-date experimental facilities in the Physics and Chemistry Department produce a well-rounded laboratory experience for all students. Faculty challenge the curiosity and intellect of students by offering a variety of elective courses. The department strives to become a hub for the development and application of novel molecular and nano-engineering tools, including regulatory pathways and new materials and approaches that are the focus of applied and basic research in industry, academia and medicine.

Furthermore, the department provides education and expertise in the following areas:

general and applied physics: focused on preparation for graduate school or personal enrichment by offering a variety of elective courses leading to a Minor in Physics.
general, organic and biochemistry: focused on preparation for graduate work in science or medicine and leading to a Minor in Chemistry.
materials science: complements any engineering education through an in-depth study of new materials and how microscopic properties define macroscopic properties of materials.
optics and photonics: optical communication and the extension of electronics to the optical realm. This sequence is a special emphasis option in the Minor in Physics and counts for an application domain elective sequence for students in software engineering.

Faculty:

Chairman:

Dr. Matey G. Kaltchev

Administrative Assistant:

Cherrie Raimann

Technical Support Staff:

Victoria Pink, Richard A. Wolter, Nathan Yoder

Professors:

Dr. Gul Afshan, Dr. Matey G. Kaltchev, Jeffrey B. Korn, Dr. A. James Mallmann, Dr. Steven P. Mayer, Dr. Richard R Mett, Dr. Anne-Marie Nickel, Dr. Anders H. Schenstrom

Associate Professors:

Dr. Robert Olsson, Dr. Vipin Paliwal

Assistant Professors:

Dr. Agnieszka Janiak, Dr. Jung Lee, Dr. Nazieh Masoud, Dr. Katarina Midelfort, Dr. Faisal Shaikh, Dr. Wujie Zhang

Instructors:

Ruth A. Schwartz, Joyce M. Solochek

Adjunct Professors:

Dr. Amy M. Brower, Dr. Michael J. Dunn, Dr. John M. Routes, Dr. Reza Shaker, Dr. Gilbert C. White

Adjunct Associate Professors:

James W. Dieball, Dr. George Gurria, Dr. Timothy M. Herman

Adjunct Assistant Professors:

Dr. Ann F. Batiza, Dr. Mitchell Colton, Dr. Eryn Hassemer, Dr. Sarah Hosseini, Dr. Nicole Lasiuk

Professors Emeriti:

Dr. Robert W. Braun, Dr. Carol B. Diggelman, Dr. Ronald A. Kobiske, Brigita Kore-Kakulis, Janina Levy

Physics and Chemistry Department Electives

The department offers a variety of elective courses. The specific courses and the number of courses offered in any given quarter vary depending on enrollment and student interest. For 2011-2013, the tentative schedule is as follows: