Who are we?
The physics faculty is a small but diverse group, dedicated to providing high quality undergraduate education and high-impact experiences.
Meet the Faculty
Matthew Fleenor, Professor
B.S. University of Tennessee (Materials Science & Engineering)
M.S. University of Massachusetts (Applied Physics)
Ph.D. University of North Carolina (Physics & Astronomy)Professional Interests: Astrophysics, Astronomy Education, STEM Identity, RepresentationPhone: 540-654-5974Office: Jepson 465email: mfleenor@umw.edu
Varun Makhija, Assistant Professor
B.S. Drew University
Ph.D. Kansas State University
Postdoc: University of Ottawa / Canadian National Research CouncilProfessional Interests: Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics, Chemical PhysicsPhone: 540-654-1376Office: Jepson 464email: vmakhija@umw.edu
Desmond Villalba, Assistant Professor
B.S. University of North Georgia
M.S. University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ph.D. University of AlabamaProfessional Interests: Theoretical Particle Physics and Cosmology, Green Energy and TechnologyPhone: 540-654-1430Office: Jepson 463email: dvillalb@umw.edu
William Alexander, Adjunct Professor
B.S. Bethany College
M.S. Marshall University
Ph.D University of VirginiaEmail: walexand@umw.eduProfessional Interests: Astronomy Education Research, fiber-optic chemical sensors
Dave Fallest, Adjunct Professor
B.A. Beilot College
M.S., Ph.D North Carolina State UniversityEmail: dfallest@umw.eduProfessional Interests: Astrophysics; Soft Condensed Matter/Fluid Dynamics; Coach, U.S. Physics Team
Meet the Administration and Staff
Janet A. Asper
Chairperson Department of Chemistry and Physicsjasper@umw.edu
540-654-1143
Jepson 441
Angela Andrews
Laboratory Specialistaandrews@umw.edu
540-654-1529
Jepson 201C
Wilma Willard
Office Managerwwillard@umw.edu
540-654-1182
Jepson 201F