Faculty Members

The College of Optical Sciences faculty includes Nobel laureates, professional society presidents, members of boards of directors, heads of industry, successful entrepreneurs and award recipients from local, national and international governments.

Many faculty members hold joint appointments with other University of Arizona departments including engineering, mathematics, materials sciences, astronomy, physics, medicine, chemistry and the Steward Observatory. These collaborative relationships lead to strengthened academic programs, innovative interdisciplinary classes and joint proposals, contracts and research initiatives.

Professors

Commitment

  • Teaching
    Information about the classes taught by OSC faculty members. Our faculty members, from the newest Ph.D. to the most experienced full professor, are committed to excellence in teaching and possess superior teaching skills.
     
  • Research Programs
    Information about world-class research programs developed and conducted by faculty members. OSC faculty members are recognized worldwide for their strong leadership abilities and outstanding research records in both industry and academia.
     
  • Books
    A list of scholarly books written by faculty members.
     
  • Patents
    A list of U.S. patents held by faculty members, staff, students and alumni.

Recognition

  • Nobel Laureates
    Three of our faculty members have the rare distinction of being Nobel laureates in physics.
     
  • Honors and Awards
    View a list of awards and prizes that faculty members have received for their outstanding scientific achievements.

Resources

  • Resources for Faculty
    Faculty services provided by Academic Programs include class scheduling and curriculum processing, teaching assistant appointments, teaching equipment scheduling and maintenance, teaching evaluations, coordination of textbook ordering and grade reporting, and updating online class syllabi.