News & Events
Prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
April 26, 2013 -
A visit to the Kennedy Space Center when he was in elementary school inspired Nathan Nesbitt to pursue a career in the sciences. Today, the graduate student in the Physics Department is searching for innovative energy solutions he hopes will one day help solve the problem of climate change.
2012-2013 Donald J. White Teaching Excellence Awards
April 25, 2013 -
The Donald J. White Teaching Excellence Awards program was established to provide a further stimulus toward teaching excellence by graduate Teaching Fellows and Teaching Assistants. The Physics Department is thrilled to announce that Graduate students Alex Shvonski and Luke D'Imperio have been awarded this honor for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Post Doctoral Fellow, Dr. Juan Merlo Receives High Distinction
February 11, 2013 -
Based on his accomplishments in research and various publications, The National Research System (SNI) based in Mexico, has awarded Post Doctoral Fellow in Dr. Michael Naughton's group; Dr. Juan Merlo, the highest level of distinction in research for 3 years. This level has equivalency to a full Professorship in the United States and is extremely prestigious. The award is given through peer review and is to grant the appointment of National Enquirer. This award symbolizes the quality and prestige of the receivers scientific contributions. The SNI is to promote and strengthen, through the evaluation, the quality of scientific and technological research and innovation that occurs in the country. The system contributes to the formation and consolidation of researchers with scientific and technical knowledge at the highest level as a key element to increase the culture, productivity, competitiveness and social welfare.
BC Physicists Uncover Novel Photonic Effect
February 11, 2013 -
Using the geometric and material properties of a unique nanostructure, BC physicists have uncovered a novel photonic effect where surface plasmons interact with light to form "plasmonic halos" of selectable output color, Ferris Professor of Physics Michael Naughton and Senior Research Associate Michael J. Burns report with doctoral student and lead author Fan Ye in the journal Nano Letters. BC News | Nanotechnology News, Science Daily, PhysOrg, AZoNano
Professor Padilla Elected Fellow of the Optical Society of America
November 5, 2012 -
The Board of Directors of the Optical Society (OSA) elected Professor Willie Padilla a Fellow of the Society. Professor Padilla is being recognized for fundamental contributions to metamaterials, including first demonstrations of negative refractive index, metamaterial opto-electronic control and perfect absorbers. BC Chronicle
Professors Madhavan and Wilson Bring Fresh Insights into Topological Insulators
November 2, 2012 -
The latest research by Boston College physicists Vidya Madhavan and Stephen Wilson offers fresh insights into topological insulators, a class of materials with unique properties that challenge some of the oldest laws of physics.
Physics Majors Win Undergraduate Awards
August 17, 2012 -
The College of Arts and Sciences at Boston College held their annual Awards Ceremony for graduating seniors on Sunday, May 20th. Three Physics Majors were among those honored: Kyle Marra '12, Scholar of the College, Phi Beta Kappa - Samuel O'Mullane '12, George J. Goldsmith Award - Ryan Russell '12, Phi Beta Kappa
Earlier this year, several Physics majors were honored at the College of Arts and Sciences Scholar's Banquet: Brandon Wirth '13, Dean's Scholar - Michelle Cunningham '14, Sophomore Scholar - Ehsan Dadgar-Kiani '14, Sophomore Scholar - Nicholas Martis '14, Sophomore Scholar
Andrzej Herczynski awarded a Visiting Fellowship at the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences
June 27, 2012 -
Research Associate Professor Andrzej Herczynski was awarded a Visiting Fellowship at the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences at the University of Cambridge in England to participate in the programme Topological Dynamics in the Physical and Biological Sciences this summer. During his fellowship, Professor Herczynski will spend five weeks at the Newton Institute in July and August, 2012, pursuing research on fluid dynamics, attending an IUTAM symposium, and also visiting other academic centers in the UK.
Samuel J. O’Mullane of the class of 2012 is the recipient of the George J. Goldsmith Award.
June 18, 2012 -
Named in memory of longtime Physics Department faculty member George J. Goldsmith, who is remembered for both his scholarship and his selfless dedication to the students of Boston College, this award is given annually to a graduating physics major in recognition of excellence in academic achievement and research.