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
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Matthew Fleenor, Professor
B.S. University of Tennessee (Materials Science & Engineering) Professional Interests: Astrophysics, Astronomy Education, STEM Identity, Representation Phone: 540-654-5974 Office: Jepson 465 email: mfleenor@umw.edu |
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Varun Makhija, Assistant Professor
B.S. Drew University Professional Interests: Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics, Chemical Physics Phone: 540-654-1376 Office: Jepson 464 email: vmakhija@umw.edu |
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Desmond Villalba, Assistant Professor
B.S. University of North Georgia Professional Interests: Theoretical Particle Physics and Cosmology, Green Energy and Technology Phone: 540-654-1430 Office: Jepson 463 email: dvillalb@umw.edu |
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William Alexander, Adjunct Professor
B.S. Bethany College email: walexand@umw.edu Professional Interests: Astronomy Education Research, fiber-optic chemical sensors |
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Dave Fallest, Adjunct Professor
B.A. Beilot College email: dfallest@umw.edu Professional Interests: Astrophysics; Soft Condensed Matter/Fluid Dynamics; Coach, U.S. Physics Team |
Meet the administration and staff
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Janet A. Asper Chairperson Department of Chemistry and Physicsjasper@umw.edu 540-654-1143 Jepson 441 |
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Angela Andrews Laboratory Specialistaandrews@umw.edu 540-654-1529 Jepson 201C |
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Wilma Willard Office Managerwwillard@umw.edu 540-654-1182 Jepson 201F |