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We would like to acknowledge Dr. Paul Garrett’s commitment to the department in his role as chair over the past six years. Paul’s term will end July 31, 2021. 

Thank you Paul!

Dr. Stefan Kycia will begin his appointment as Interim Chair, effective August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022. 

Congratulations Stefan!

The Department of Physics at the University of Guelph has a national reputation of excellence in teaching, in part due to our strong commitment to advancing our understanding of the craft through physics education research. Faculty members Drs. Martin Williams, Joanne O’Meara, and Mike Massa lead the work in this area, focusing on improving the quality of teaching physics and science at not only the university level, but at the elementary and high school levels as well.

Join us on Friday, June 25th 3:00-6:00 pm EDT, as we celebrate 125 years (+1) of the Department of Physics at the University of Guelph.  Our event will feature invited speakers, showcase our history, recognize some of our incredible achievements and be an opportunity to socialize with alumni, students, staff and faculty.  

Nanoscience research explores physical processes on the nanometer scale. At the University of Guelph, nanoscientists in the Department of Physics probe polymeric materials, biomaterials, and graphene on these incredibly small scales, providing unique training opportunities through cutting-edge work led by faculty members such as Dr. John Dutcher.

Congratulations to Hurmiz Shamana on being awarded the F.R. Hallett Memorial Scholarship in Biophysics for 2021.  Hurmiz was selected based on his academic achievements and ability in biophysics research as demonstrated through publications, presentations, and the mastery of his research area.