About Us

Our Vision

To be recognized for world-changing innovations in research and education at the interface between applied physics and engineering across mechanics, plasma science and nuclear engineering.

Our Mission

The Engineering Physics Department integrates fundamental physics, mathematics, and engineering principles to solve societal grand challenges while educating new generations of leaders.

Our Guiding Principles

  • Excellence: Research excellence is the foundation of the Department of Engineering Physics. The quality of the people we recruit and cultivate defines the success of the Department.  Excellence in research provides our basis for excellence in teaching.
  • Climate: The Department values and prioritizes excellence, diversity and collegiality at all levels of the Department.
  • Collaboration: Partnering across and outside of the Department is encouraged to solve large national problems and to exert national leadership.
  • Leadership: We are committed to be leaders in advancing technology, influencing policy, educating students, and promoting entrepreneurship.

Industrial Liaison Committee

The Industrial Liaison Committee (ILC) serves as an external advisory body to the Department of Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics. NEEP seeks the assessment of the ILC on specific issues regarding the current state of the Department and future plans.

Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics external advisory board

Faculty

Paul Wilson

Position title: Department Chair, Grainger Professor of Nuclear Engineering

Email: paul.wilson@wisc.edu

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Adrien Couet

Position title: Associate Chair for Graduate Studies, Professor

Email: couet@wisc.edu

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Stephanie Diem

Position title: Assistant Professor

Email: sjdiem@wisc.edu

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Benedikt Geiger

Position title: Institute for Engineering Associate Professor

Email: benedikt.geiger@wisc.edu

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Chris Hegna

Position title: Harvey D. Spangler Professor

Email: cchegna@wisc.edu

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Charles Hirst

Position title: Steven J. and Teresa M. Zinkle Nuclear Materials Assistant Professor

Email: cahirst@wisc.edu

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Ben Lindley

Position title: Assistant Professor

Email: lindley2@wisc.edu

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Juliana Pacheco Duarte

Position title: Associate Professor

Email: pachecoduarte@wisc.edu

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Oliver Schmitz

Position title: Professor

Email: oschmitz@wisc.edu

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Kumar Sridharan

Position title: Grainger Professor Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor

Email: kumar@engr.wisc.edu

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Adelle Wright

Position title: Assistant Professor

Email: adelle.wright@wisc.edu

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Yongfeng Zhang

Position title: Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies, Associate Professor

Email: yzhang2446@wisc.edu

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Administrative Staff