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.
Faculty
Paul Wilson
Position title: Department Chair, Grainger Professor of Nuclear Engineering
Email:
paul.wilson
Benedikt Geiger
Position title: Institute for Engineering Associate Professor
Email:
benedikt.geiger
Charles Hirst
Position title: Steven J. and Teresa M. Zinkle Nuclear Materials Assistant Professor
Email:
cahirst
Kumar Sridharan
Position title: Grainger Professor Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor
Email:
kumar
Yongfeng Zhang
Position title: Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies, Associate Professor
Email:
yzhang2446
Administrative Staff
- Department Administrator – Dina Christenson
- Administrative Manager – Amy Terpening
- Office Manager – Eva Davenport
- Communications Specialist – Lili Sarajian
- Accountant – Jesse Prochaska
- Research Administrator – Ally Counts
- Research Administrator – Eric Kula
- Financial Specialist – Tina Elza Mathew