Physics and Optical Science

Assistant Professor
Department of Physics and Optical Science

I conduct research on nanomaterials synthesis and characterization; Nanomedicine; Plasmonics

For more information: Faculty Connections > Dr. Shunji Egusa

Professor
Department of Physics and Optical Science

My research is primarily concerned with applying statistical and computational physics to model and investigate thermodynamic, mechanical and dynamic properties of proteins and polypeptides in solution, and to study the thermodynamic properties of aqueous solutions. [read more=’Read more’ less=’Read less’] Proteins are macromolecular machines that carry out biological functions in living organisms − making them an important biomolecule to study because their existence is critical for supporting life on Earth.[/read]

For more information: Faculty Connections > Dr. Don Jacobs

Associate Professor
Department of Physics and Optical Science

My specialties include biological molecular motors, elecron paramagnetic resonance/EPR, transient time-resolved fluorescence resonce energy transfer/TR2FRET. [read more=’Read more’ less=’Read less’][/read]

For more information: Faculty Connections > Dr. Yuri Nesmelov

Associate Professor
Department of Physics and Optical Science

Our research area is experimental biophysics. [read more=’Read more’ less=’Read less’] We are trying to understand the molecular logic underlying biological function. By nature, the research is highly interdisciplinary. Students will learn spectroscopic techniques (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), circular dichroism (CD), fluorescence), molecular modeling, and gain basic biochemistry skills.[/read]

For more information: Faculty Connections > Dr. Irina Nesmelova

Associate Professor
Department of Physics and Optical Science

My research focuses on the use of lasers, spectroscopy and imaging as tools in medicine. [read more=’Read more’ less=’Read less’] My research includes the development of an enhanced mid-IR imaging technique for cancer margin delineation and the assessment of blood flow in tissues, as well as, the design and development of a hyperspectral imaging system based on a single-pixel camera design for use in cancer diagnosis. In addition, I am developing a light-based processing method to dehydrate biologics in preparation for long-term storage at near ambient temperatures.[/read]

For more information: Faculty Connections > Dr. Susan Trammell