https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/Recent posts from Department Newsen-usSat, 14 Mar 2026 13:41:30 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/2025/phd-student-receives-graduate-student-fellowship.aspxElnaz Jaberolansar will be attending the 2025 IEEE NANO Conference in Washington DC in July.Fri, 23 May 2025 00:28:54 PhD Student Receives NSF Graduate Student FellowshipElnaz Jaberolansar will be attending the 2025 IEEE NANO Conference in Washington DC in July.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/2025/phd-student-receives-graduate-student-fellowship.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/2025/diego-hernandez-first-place.aspxImpact of Translucent Sheet Bolus and Melanin Concentration on Recorded Optical Signal During Cherenkov Imaging in External Beam Radiation TherapyTue, 06 May 2025 16:11:42 Medical Physics PhD Student Earns 1st Place at Research CompetitionImpact of Translucent Sheet Bolus and Melanin Concentration on Recorded Optical Signal During Cherenkov Imaging in External Beam Radiation TherapyFour Collaborators on Radiation Therapy Projecthttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/2025/diego-hernandez-first-place.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/2025/department-news-2025.aspxResearchers have developed a new portable Raman analyzer that can accurately measure very low concentrations of hydrogen gas in ambient air.Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:08:01 Portable Raman Analyzer Detects Hydrogen Leaks from a DistanceResearchers have developed a new portable Raman analyzer that can accurately measure very low concentrations of hydrogen gas in ambient air.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/physics/news/2025/department-news-2025.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/from-classroom-to-discovery-usf-students-make-waves-with-transformative-research.aspxInspired by a recent visit to the emergency room, Chay Jalloh is researching how AI could be used to streamline the triage process in hospitals.External ArticleWed, 16 Apr 2025 11:44:16 From Classroom to Discovery: USF Students Make Waves With Transformative ResearchInspired by a recent visit to the emergency room, Chay Jalloh is researching how AI could be used to streamline the triage process in hospitals.Chay Jalloh and his research partner, Salaheldin Alihttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/from-classroom-to-discovery-usf-students-make-waves-with-transformative-research.aspxDepartment Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/innovative-research-on-ferrimagnetic-materials-earns-millions-in-funding-to-advance-communication-technologies.aspxTwo grants awarded to faculty in the Department of Physics will support research on ferrimagnetic materials and their potential applications in advancing communication technologies.External ArticleThu, 27 Feb 2025 14:01:33 Innovative research on ferrimagnetic materials earns over $2.5M in funding to advance communication technologiesTwo grants awarded to faculty in the Department of Physics will support research on ferrimagnetic materials and their potential applications in advancing communication technologies.Darío Arena will use the Magneto-Optic Kerr effect (MOKE) spectroscopy in the USF Optical and Laser Spectroscopy Laboratory to study magnetic materials.https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/innovative-research-on-ferrimagnetic-materials-earns-millions-in-funding-to-advance-communication-technologies.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/physics-research-team-makes-new-progress-on-renewable-energy-project-in-botswana.aspxSupported by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, researchers from USF’s College of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics have been engaged in a multi-year project to develop a portable, renewable energy source specifically designed for the needs of rural African communities.External ArticleTue, 30 Jul 2024 16:51:35 Physics research team makes new progress on renewable energy project in BotswanaSupported by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, researchers from USF’s College of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics have been engaged in a multi-year project to develop a portable, renewable energy source specifically designed for the needs of rural African communities.Botswana Research Projecthttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/physics-research-team-makes-new-progress-on-renewable-energy-project-in-botswana.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/department-of-physics-professor-leads-study-on-novel-structure-spintronic-devices.aspxDr. Xiaomei Jiang, associate professor in the Department of Physics, is a dedicated researcher in the field of spintronics. Spintronics is the study and use of the spin of electrons and holes to create faster and more efficient electronic devices. The goal of spintronic devices is to harness and manipulate electron spin to enhance data computing performance compared to conventional electronics.External ArticleTue, 30 Apr 2024 11:50:51 Department of Physics professor leads study on novel structure spintronic devicesDr. Xiaomei Jiang, associate professor in the Department of Physics, is a dedicated researcher in the field of spintronics. Spintronics is the study and use of the spin of electrons and holes to create faster and more efficient electronic devices. The goal of spintronic devices is to harness and manipulate electron spin to enhance data computing performance compared to conventional electronics.Dr. Xiaomei Jiang, Dr. Xuan Chung, and Emmanuel Olawalehttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/department-of-physics-professor-leads-study-on-novel-structure-spintronic-devices.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/total-solar-eclipse-trip-mackay.aspxAstronomy Professor of Instruction Kevin MacKay was determined to make his upcoming road trip better than the one in 1999 when he took a group of students to England to see a total solar eclipse. Moments before the big event, clouds rolled in, obstructing their view. Although it was a great experience, he always wanted to try it again.External ArticleTue, 02 Apr 2024 00:09:49 25 years later, astronomy professor gets second chance to witness total solar eclipseAstronomy Professor of Instruction Kevin MacKay was determined to make his upcoming road trip better than the one in 1999 when he took a group of students to England to see a total solar eclipse. Moments before the big event, clouds rolled in, obstructing their view. Although it was a great experience, he always wanted to try it again.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/total-solar-eclipse-trip-mackay.aspxDepartment Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/physics-research-team-brings-portable-renewable-energy-source-to-rural-sub-saharan-africa.aspxUnder a National Science Foundation (NSF) supported grant, a team of researchers from the USF College of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics have been engaged in a multi-year research project to develop a portable renewable energy source for people living in rural sub-Sahara Africa.External ArticleThu, 31 Aug 2023 00:51:09 Physics research team brings portable renewable energy source to rural sub-Saharan AfricaUnder a National Science Foundation (NSF) supported grant, a team of researchers from the USF College of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics have been engaged in a multi-year research project to develop a portable renewable energy source for people living in rural sub-Sahara Africa.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/physics-research-team-brings-portable-renewable-energy-source-to-rural-sub-saharan-africa.aspxResearch