Lev Kaplan, Ph.D.

Lev Kaplan, Ph.D.

Professor

Engineering Physics Advisor
(504) 862-3176
Office Address
205 Stanley Thomas Hall
School of Science & Engineering
Lev Kaplan

Education & Affiliations

B.A., University of Pennsylvania (1991)
M.A., Harvard University (1993)
Ph.D., Harvard University (1996)

Biography

Dr. Kaplan's research interests include Quantum Chaos and Quantum Information.

 

Awards

Weiss Presidential Fellowship for Undergraduate Education (2011)

 

Recent Publications

Google Scholar Link

L. Ponzoni, G. L. Celardo, F. Borgonovi, L. Kaplan, and A. Kargol, “Focusing in Multiwell Potentials: Applications to Ion Channels,” Phys. Rev. E 87, 052137 (2013), arXiv:1209.0505.

G. L. Celardo, A. Biella, L. Kaplan, and F. Borgonovi, “Interplay of Superradiance and Disorder in the Anderson Model,” Fortschr. Phys. 61, 250 (2013), arXiv:1204.3325.

Basil S. Davis, L. Kaplan, and J. H. McGuire, “On Exchange of Orbital Angular Momentum Between Twisted Photons and Atomic Electrons,” J. Optics 15, 035403 (2013), arXiv:1206.6935.

Basil S. Davis and L. Kaplan, “Transverse Phase Variation of a Gaussian Beam,” J. Optics 15, 075706 (2013), arXiv:1206.7107.

A. Matthew Smith, D. B. Uskov, M. Fanto, L. H. Ying, and L. Kaplan, “Proposed Experiment in Two-Qubit Linear Optical Photonic Gates for Maximal Success Rates,” J. Phys. B 45, 185502 (2012), selected for IOPSelect, arXiv:1201.5798.

E. K. Abalo, K. A. Milton, and L. Kaplan, “Scalar Casimir Energies of Tetrahedra and Prisms,” J. Phys. A 45, 425401 (2012), arXiv:1202.0908.

L. H. Ying and L. Kaplan, “Systematic Study of Rogue Wave Probability Distributions in a Fourth-Order Nonlinear Schrödinger Equation,” J. Geophys. Res. 117, C08016 (2012), arXiv:1207.2130.

A. Matthew Smith, D. B. Uskov, M. Fanto, L. H. Ying, and L. Kaplan, “Theory and Experimental Requirements of Imperfect Two-Qubit Linear Optical Photonic Gates,” Proc. SPIE 8400, 840015 (2012).

A. Ziletti, F. Borgonovi, G. L. Celardo, F. M. Izrailev, L. Kaplan, and V. G. Zelevinsky, “Coherent Transport in Multi-Branch Circuits,” Phys. Rev. B 85, 052201 (2012), arXiv:1109.1575.

E. K. Abalo, K. A. Milton, and L. Kaplan, “Scalar Casimir Energies of Tetrahedra,” QFEXT 11 Conference Proceedings, Int. J. Mod. Phys. Conf. Ser. 14, 230 (2012).

A. Matthew Smith, D. B. Uskov, L. H. Ying, and L. Kaplan, “Imperfect Linear-Optical Photonic Gates with Number-Resolving Photodetection,” Phys. Rev. A 84, 032341 (2011), arXiv:1105.4211.

L. H. Ying, Z. Zhuang, E. J. Heller, and L. Kaplan, “Linear and Nonlinear Rogue Wave Statistics in the Presence of Random Currents,” invited article for Nonlinearity 24, R67 (2011), arXiv:1207.2162.

B. S. Davis and L. Kaplan, “Poynting Vector Flow in a Circular Circuit,” Am. J. Phys. 79, 1155 (2011), arXiv:1207.2173.

L. Kaplan and Y. Alhassid, “Dynamical Effects and Fluctuations of Interaction-Matrix Elements for a Ballistic Quantum Dot,” Phys. Rev. B 83, 205312 (2011), arXiv:0909.3295.

L. Kaplan, “Quantum Vacuum Energy in Graphs and Billiards,” Proceedings of Symmetries in Nature, Symposium in Memoriam Marcos Moshinsky, AIP Conference Proceedings 1323, 153-163, ed. by L. Benet, P. O. Hess, M. Torres, and K. B. Wolf (2010), arXiv:1101.0563.

E. K. Abalo, K. A. Milton, and L. Kaplan, “Casimir Energies of Cylinders: Universal Function,” Phys. Rev. D 82, 125007 (2010), arXiv:1008.4778.

G. L. Celardo, A. M. Smith, S. Sorathia, V. G. Zelevinsky, R. A. Senk'ov, and L. Kaplan, “Transport through Nanostructures with Asymmetric Coupling to the Leads,” Phys. Rev. B 82, 165437 (2010), arXiv:1007.5247.

A. M. Smith and L. Kaplan, “Integrating Random Matrix Theory Predictions with Short-Time Dynamical Effects in Chaotic Systems,” Phys. Rev. E 82, 016214 (2010), arXiv:1006.5733.

D. B. Uskov, A. M. Smith, and L. Kaplan, “Generic Two-Qubit Photonic Gates Implemented by Number-Resolving Photodetection,” Phys. Rev. A 81, 012303 (2010), arXiv:0908.2482.

R. Höhmann, U. Kuhl, H.-J. Stöckmann, L. Kaplan, and E. J. Heller, “Freak Waves in the Linear Regime: A Microwave Study,” Phys. Rev. Lett. 104, 093901 (2010), arXiv:0909.0847.

A. M. Smith and L. Kaplan, “Method to Modify Random Matrix Theory Using Short-Time Behavior in Chaotic Systems,” Phys. Rev. E 80, 035205(R) (Rapid Communication) (2009), arXiv:0907.5037.

G. L. Celardo and L. Kaplan, “Superradiance Transition in One-Dimensional Nanostructures: An Effective Non-Hermitian Hamiltonian Formalism,” Phys. Rev. B 79, 155108 (2009), arXiv:0901.0305.

S. A. Fulling, L. Kaplan, K. Kirsten, Z. H. Liu, and K. A. Milton, “Vacuum Stress and Closed Paths in Rectangles, Pistons, and Pistols,” J. Phys. A 42, 155402 (2009), arXiv:0806.2468.

E. J. Heller, L. Kaplan, and A. Dahlen, “Refraction of a Gaussian Seaway,” J. Geophys. Res. 113, C09023 (2008), arXiv:0801.0613.

L. Kaplan and Y. Alhassid, "Interaction Matrix Element Fluctuations in Ballistic Quantum Dots: Random Wave Model," Phys. Rev. B 78, 085305 (2008), arXiv:0802.2410.

E. J. Heller, L. Kaplan, and F. Pollmann, "Inflationary Dynamics for Matrix Eigenvalue Problems," Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 105, 7631 (2008), arXiv:0712.4093.

Courses

PHYS 1010: Great Ideas In Science
TIDES 1350: Mysteries of the Quantum World
PHYS/ENGP 3170/6170: Computational Physics and Engineering
PHYS/ENGP 3230/6230: Quantum Information Science and Engineering
PHYS 7060: Theoretical Mechanics
PHYS 7100: Statistical Mechanics
PHYS 7311: Quantum Field Theory

Ryan T. Glasser, Ph.D.

Ryan T. Glasser, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Office Address
5050 Percival Stern Hall
School of Science & Engineering
Ryan Glasser

Education & Affiliations

B.S., University of California, Los Angeles (2005)
Ph.D., Louisiana State University (2009)

Biography

Dr. Glasser's research interests include Quantum Information & Nonlinear Optics, combined with Machine Learning.

 

Recent Publications

“Machine learning assisted quantum state estimation," Sanjaya Lohani, Brian T. Kirby, Michael Brodsky, Onur Danaci, and Ryan T. Glasser, in press, Machine Learning: Science and Technology (2020).

"Phase-sensitive amplification via multi-phase-matched four-wave mixing," Erin M. Knutson, J. Sam Cross, Sara Wyllie, Ryan T. Glasser, in press, Optics Express (2020).

"Dispersion characterization and pulse prediction with machine learning," Sanjaya Lohani, Erin M. Knutson, Wenlei Zhang, and Ryan T. Glasser, OSA Continuum 2, 3438-3445 (2019).

"Multimode four-wave mixing with a spatially structured pump," Jon D. Swaim, Erin M. Knutson, Onur Danaci, and Ryan T. Glasser, Optics Letters 43, 2716-2719 (2018).

"Turbulence correction with artificial neural networks," Sanjaya Lohani and Ryan T. Glasser, Optics Letters 43, 2611-2614 (2018).

"On the use of deep neural networks in optical communications," Sanjaya Lohani, Erin M. Knutson, Matthew O’Donnell, Sean D. Huver, and Ryan T. Glasser, Applied Optics 57, 4180-4190 (2018).

J.B. Clark, R.T. Glasser, Q. Glorieux, U. Vogl, T. Li, K.M. Jones, and P.D. Lett, “Quantum mutual information of an entangled state propagating through a fast-light medium,” Nature Photonics, Advanced online publication 25 May (2014).

U. Vogl, R.T. Glasser, J.B. Clark, Q. Glorieux, T. Li, and P.D. Lett, “Advanced quantum noise correlations,” New J. Phys. 16, 013011 (2014).

U. Vogl, R.T. Glasser, Q. Glorieux, J.B. Clark, N.V. Corzo-Trejo, and P.D. Lett, “Experimental characterization of Gaussian quantum discord generated by four-wave mixing,” Phys. Rev. A Rapid Comm. 87, 010101(R) (2013).

R.T. Glasser, U. Vogl, and P.D. Lett, “Stimulated generation of superluminal light pulses via four-wave mixing,” Phys. Rev. Lett. 108, 173902 (2012).

R.T. Glasser, U. Vogl, and P.D. Lett, “Demonstration of images with negative group velocities,” Optics Express 20, 13702 (2012).

U.Vogl, R.T. Glasser, and P.D. Lett, “Advanced detection of information in optical pulses with negative group velocity,” Phys. Rev. A Rapid Comm. 86, 031806(R) (2012).

Courses

PHYS 1310: General Physics I
PHYS 3310/6310: Quantum Optics
PHYS 3530: Advanced Lab

Matthew Escarra, Ph.D.

Matthew Escarra, Ph.D.

Professor

Co-Director, Tulane Instrumentation for Nanoscience & Innovation
504-862-8673
Office Address
221 Stanley Thomas Hall
School of Science & Engineering
Matthew Escarra

Education & Affiliations

B.S.E.E., Rice University (2006) |
M.A., Princeton University (2008) |
Ph.D., Princeton University (2011)

Biography

Dr. Escarra’s research interests include photonic materials and optoelectronic devices that are useful in application areas related to energy, health, and the environment. For more information on projects, news, publications, and research infrastructure: http://escarra.tulane.edu/.

 

Recent Publications

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Courses

ENGP 2310: Introduction to Engineering Design
ENGP/MPEN 3560/6560: Photonic Materials and Devices
ENGP/MPEN 3570 Semiconductor Devices

Douglas B. Chrisey, Ph.D.

Douglas B. Chrisey, Ph.D.

Professor

Jung Chair of Materials Engineering
(504) 865-5090
Office Address
213 Stanley Thomas Hall
School of Science & Engineering
Douglas Chrisey

Education & Affiliations

B.S., State University of New York, Binghamton (1983)
Ph.D., University of Virginia (1987)

Biography

Prof. Chrisey is the Jung Chair of Materials Engineering and a Physics Professor at Tulane University. Doug began his engineering and academic career when he earned a B.S. in Physics from the State University of New York At Binghamton in 1983 and later a Ph.D. in Engineering Physics from the University of Virginia in 1987. He spent the next 17 years at the Naval Research Laboratory as the Head of the Laser Processing Section. After spending 1 year as the Deputy Director at the North Dakota State University Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering, Doug joined Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as a Full Professor of Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering. Currently, Doug is teaching and performing research at Tulane University and is the Jung Chair of Materials Engineering in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics with Adjunct appointments in the Biomedical Engineering Department at Tulane University.

 

Recent Publications

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  1. Electric Cell-Substrate Impedance Sensing (ECIS) as a Platform for Evaluating Barrier-Function Susceptibility and Damage from Pulmonary Atelectrauma, E. Yamaguchi, J. Yao, A. Aymond, D.B. Chrisey, G.F. Nieman, J.H.T. Bates, and D.P. Gaver, Bionsensors 12(6) 390 (2022)
  2. Review on Energy Storage in Lead-Free Ferroelectric Films, V.S. Puli, A.R. Jayakrishnan, D.K. Pradhan, K. Madgula, S.N. Babu, D.B. Chrisey, R.S. Katiyar. A. Reed, M. McConnery, T. Back., R.M. Van Ginhoven, and S. Heidger, Energy Storage May e359 (2022)
  3. Enhanced Energy Storage Properties of Epitaxial (Ba0.955Ca0.045)(Zr0.17Ti0.83)O3 Ferroelectric Thin Films,V.S. Puli, A.R. Jayakrishnan, D.K. Pradhan, K. Madgula, S.N. Babu, D.B. Chrisey, R.S. Katiyar. A. Reed, M. McConnery, T. Back., R.M. Van Ginhoven, and S. Heidger, Energy Storage 4(4) e330 (2022)
  4. Magnetic and Multiferroic Properties of BaTiO3/NiFe2O4/BaTiO3 Heterostructured Thin Films Grown by Pulsed Laser Deposition Technique, V.S. Puli, D.K. Pradhan, G. Sreenivasulu, S.N. Babu, N.V. Prasad, K. Madgula, D.B. Chrisey, and R.S. Katiyar, Crystals 11(10) 1192 (2021)
  5. Flexible Iron Oxide Supercapacitor Electrodes by Photonic Processing, M. Gaire, N. Khatoon, B. Subedi, and D.B. Chrisey, J. Materials Research 36(22) 4536 (2021)
  6. ZEB2 Regulates Endocrine Therapy Sensitivity and Metastasis in Luminal a Breast Cancer Cells Through a Non-Canonical Mechanism, H.E. Burks, M.D. Matossian, L.V. Rhodes, T. Phamduy, S.D. Elliott, A. Buechlein, D.B. Rusch, D.F.B. Miller, K.P. Nephew, D.B.Chrisey, B.M. Collins-Burow, and M.E. Burow, Breast Cancer Research and Treatment 189 (1) 25 (2021)
  7. Isoflavonoid-Antibiotic Thin Films Fabricated by MAPLE with Improved Resistance to Microbial Colonization, V. Grumezescu, I. Negut, R. Cristescu, A.M. Grumezescu, A.M. Holban, F. Iordache, M.C. Chifiriuc, R.J. Narayan, and D.B. Chrisey, Molecules 26(12) 3634 (2021)
  8. Dual Inhibition of MEK1/2 and MEK5 Suppresses the EMT Migration Axis in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Through FRA-1 Regulation, V.T. Hoang, M.D. Matossian, J. La, K. Hoang, D.A. Ucar, S. Elliott, H.E. Burkes, T.D. Wright, S. Patel, A. Bhatt, T. Phamduy, D.B. Chrisey, A. Buechelein, D.B. Rusch, K.P. Nephew, M. Anbalagan, B. Rowan, J.E. Cavanaugh, P.T. Flaherty, L. Miele, B.M. Collins-Burow, and M.E. Burow, J Cellular Biochemistry 122(8) 835 (2021)
  9. Preparation of Cobalt Oxide – Reduced Graphitic Oxide Supercapacitor Electrode by Photothermal Processing, M. Gaire, N. Khatoon, and D.B. Chrisey, Nanomaterials 11(3) 717 (2021)
  10. Translation of Laser Based Three-Dimensional Printing Technologies, T. Baldacchini, J. Saksena, S.C. Sklare, B.T. Vinson, Y. Huang, D.B. Chrisey, and R.J. Narayan, MRS Bulletin February (2021)
  11. Novel Antimicrobial Surfaces to Defeat Covid-19 Transmission, R. Cristescu, R.J. Narayan, and D.B. Chrisey, MRS Bulletin 46(2) 103 (2021)
  12. Ultra-Long Cycle Life and Binder-Free Manganese-Cobalt Oxide Supercapacitor Electrodes Through Photonic Nanostructuring, M. Gaire, B. Subedi, S. Adireddy, and D.B. Chrisey, RSC Advances 10(66) 40234-40243 (2020)
  13. First Principles Modeling of Nanoparticle-Polymer Surface Functionalizations for Improved Capacitive Energy Storage, J. Shipman, B. Riggs, S. Grayson, and D.B. Chrisey, J. Material Science 55(33) 15813-15825 (2020)
  14. Nanostructured Manganese Oxide Electrode with Ultra-Long Lifetime for Electrochemical Capacitors, M. Gaire, K. Liang, S.J. Luo, B. Subedi, S. Adireddy, K. Schroder, S. Farnsworth, and D.B. Chrisey, RCS Advances 10(28) 16817-16825 (2020)
  15. Novel Antimicrobial Surfaces to Defeat COVID-19 Transmission, R. Cristescu, R.J. Narayan, and D.B. Chrisey, MRS Advances 5(56) 2839-2851 (2020)
  16. Solvent-Based Extrusion 3D Printing for the Fabrication of Tissue Engineering Scaffolds, B. Zhang, R. Cristescu, D.B. Chrisey, and R.J. Narayan, Intl J. of Bioprinting 6(1) 28-42 (2020)
  17. Matrix-Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation-Deposited Rapamycin Thin Films Maintain Anti-proliferative Activity, R. Cristescu, I. Negut, A.I. Visan, A.K. Nguyen, A. Sachan, P.L. Goering, D.B. Chrisey, and R.J. Narayan, Intl J. of Bioprinting 6(1) 105-111 (2020)
  18. Chemotherapy-Induced Senescent Cancer Cells Engulf Other Cells to Enhance Their Survival, Tonnessen-Murray, Crystal A., Frey, Wesley, Rao, Sonia G., Shahbandi, Ashkan, Ungerleider, Nathan, Olayiwola, Joy O., Murray, Lucas B., Vinson, Benjamin T., Chrisey, Douglas B., Lord, Christopher J., Jackson, James G., Journal Of Cell Biology 2019 218 (11) 3827-3844
  19. Observation Of Large Enhancement In Energy-Storage Properties Of Lead-Free Polycrystalline 0.5BaZr(0.2)Ti0.8O3-0.5Ba0.7Ca0.3TiO3 Ferroelectric Thin Films, Puli, Venkata Sreenivas,  Pradhan, Dhiren K.,  Coondoo, Indrani,  Panwar, Neeraj,  Adireddy, Shiva,  Luo, Sijun,  Katiyar, Ram S. and Chrisey, Douglas B. Journal Of Physics D-Applied Physics 2019 52 (25) 255304
  20. Successful Release of Voriconazole and Flavonoids from MAPLE Deposited Bioactive Surfaces, Negut, Irina, Visan, Anita Ioana, Popescu, Camelia, Cristescu, Rodica, Ficai, Anton, Grumezescu, Alexandru Mihai, Chifiriuc, Mariana C., Boehm, Ryan D., Yamaleyeva, Dina, Taylor, Michael, Narayan, Roger J., and Chrisey, Douglas B., Applied Sciences-Basel 2019 9 (4) 786

Matt Barrios, PE, PhD

Matt Barrios, PE, PhD

Senior Professor of Practice

(504) 862-8268
Office Address
225 Stanley Thomas Hall
School of Science & Engineering
Matt Barrios

Education & Affiliations

Ph.D., Florida State University (2011)

Biography

Dr. Barrios' research interests include Cryogenic Engineering.

 

Recent Publications

M. Barrios and J. Kynoch, “Helium Recovery at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory,” IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering Journal, Volume 101, conference 1, (Proceedings of the Cryogenic Engineering Conference, Tucson, AZ), 2015

V. Ganni, M. Barrios, et al, “FRIB Cryogenic Distribution System,” AIP Conf. Proc. 1573, 880 (2014)

M. Barrios, S.W. Van Sciver, “Thermal Conductivity of Rigid Foam Insulations for Aerospace Vehicles,” Cryogenics, May 2013

M. Vanderlaan, M. Seshadhri, M. Barrios, et al, “MRI of Adsorbed Water in Solid Foams at 21.1 T,” International Journal of Mass and Heat Transfer, 55, 2012

Y. Xu, M. Barrios, et al, “Integrated Thermal Analysis of the FRIB Cryomodule Design,” Proceedings of IPAC 2012

M. Barrios, M. Vanderlaan, and S.W. Van Sciver, “Thermal Conductivity of Spray-On Foam Insulations for Aerospace Applications,” Advances in Cryogenic Engineering (Proceedings of the CEC, Spokane, WA, 2011)

M. Barrios and S.W. Van Sciver, “An Apparatus to Measure Thermal Conductivity of Spray-On Foam Insulation,” Advances in Cryogenic Engineering (Proceedings of the Cryogenic Engineering Conference [CEC], Tucson, AZ, 2009) 55B, 2010, pp. 938-945

M.N. Barrios, Y.S. Choi, H.M. Chang, and S.W. Van Sciver, “Thermal Conductivity of Powder Insulations Below 180 K,” Advances in Cryogenic Engineering (Proceedings of the CEC, Chattanooga, TN, 2007) 53A, 2008, pp. 788-795

Y.S. Choi, M.N. Barrios, H.M. Chang, and S.W. Van Sciver, “Thermal Conductivity of Powder Insulations for Cryogenic Storage Vessels,” Advances in Cryogenic Engineering (Proceedings of the CEC, Keystone, CO, 2005) 52B, 2006, pp. 480-487

Courses

ENGP 1015: Intro to Engineering Design
ENGP 1410: Statics
ENGP 2011: Electric Circuits Lab
ENGP 2120: Thermodynamics
ENGP 2310: Product and Experimental Design
ENGP 2420: Engineering Dynamics
ENGP 2430: Mechanics of Materials
ENGP 3430: Professional Development for Engineers I
ENGP 3440: Professional Development for Engineers II
ENGP 3660: Manufacturing Processes
ENGP 3720: Mechanical Behavior of Materials
ENGP 4310: Team Design Projects and Professional Practice I
ENGP 4320: Team Design Projects and Professional Practice II
PHYS 1210: Introductory Physics I
PHYS 1310: General Physics I
PHYS 1320: General Physics II
TIDE 1086: Engineering New Orleans

Kyle K. Zhao

Kyle K. Zhao

Associate Professor

(504) 862-5015
Office Address
Gibson Hall 417B
School of Science & Engineering
Kun Zhao

Education & Affiliations

Ph.D., 2009, Mathematics, Georgia Institute of Technology
M.S., 2006, Mathematics, Georgia Institute of Technology
M.S., 2004, Mathematics, University of Science and Technology of China
B.S., 2001 Mathematics, University of Science and Technology of China

Biography

  • 2018: Associate Professor, Tulane University
  • 2012-2018: Assistant Professor, Tulane University
  • 2011 - 2012: Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, University of Iowa
  • 2009 - 2011: Postdoctoral Researcher, Mathematical Biosciences Institute, Ohio State University

Research

  • Analysis of nonlinear partial differential equations (PDEs)
  • Hyperbolic conservation/balance laws
    Compressible flows through porous media, traffic flow
  • Mathematical fluid mechanics
    Euler/Navier-Stokes equations, Cahn-Hilliard equation, Boussinesq equations
  • Mathematical Biology
    Chemotaxis, solid tumor growth, population dynamics, cardiovascular flow, wound healing

David DaGang Yang

David DaGang Yang

Associate Professor

(504) 862-3453
Office Address
Gibson Hall 400B
School of Science & Engineering
David Yang

Education & Affiliations

Ph.D., 1986, SUNY at Stony Brook
B.S., 1981, Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China

Biography

  • 1994 – Present: Associate Professor Tulane University
  • 1989 – 1994: Assistant Professor Tulane University
  • 1992: Visiting Assistant Professor University of California at Irvine
  • 1987 – 1989: Visiting Assistant Professor Purdue University
  • 1985 – 1987: Instructor University of Pennsylvania
  • 1984 – 1985: Visiting Member I.H.E.S., France

 

Research

Riemannian Geometry, Analysis on Manifolds, Differential Geometry

Albert L. Vitter, Ph.D.

Albert L. Vitter, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

(504) 862-3450
Office Address
Gibson Hall 401C
School of Science & Engineering
Albert Vitter

Education & Affiliations

Ph.D., 1971, Mathematics, Princeton University
M.A., 1968, Mathematics, Princeton University
B.S., 1966, Mathematics, Notre Dame University

Biography

  • 1975 – Present: Associate Professor (teaching, research), Tulane University
  • 1971 – 1975: Assistant Professor (teaching, research), Tulane University

 

Research

Differential Geometry, Several Complex Variables, Algebraic Geometry

Frank J. Tipler

Frank J. Tipler

Professor

(504) 862-3449
Office Address
305 Gibson Hall
School of Science & Engineering
Frank Tipler

Education & Affiliations

Ph.D., 1976, University of Maryland
S.B., 1969, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Biography

  • 1987 – Present: Professor, Tulane University
  • 1992: Visiting Professor, Universität Wien
  • 1989: Visiting Professor, Universität Bern
  • 1988: Visiting Professor, Institut d’Astrophysique, University of Liége
  • 1987: Visiting Fellow, University of Sussex
  • 1981 – 1987: Associate Professor, Tulane University
  • 1986: Visiting Senior Scientist, Max-Planck-Institut fur Physik and Astrophysik, Munich
  • 1985: University of Sussex, Visiting Fellow
  • 1979 – 1981: Research Associate, University of Texas at Austin
  • 1979: Senior Research Fellow, Oxford University
  • 1976 – 1979: NSF Research Mathematician, University of California at Berkeley

 

 

Courses

ASTR 1000 – Descriptive Astronomy
PHYS 1190 – Omega Point Theory
PHYS 1210/1220 – Introductory Physics I & II
PHYS 6750 – Modern Cosmology
PHYS 7240 – Electromagnetic Theory II

Research

Math

Recent Publications

F. J. Tipler, "God in the Equations," Nature 369, 198 (1994).

F. J. Tipler, "The Physics of Immortality," (Doubleday, New York,1994).

F. J. Tipler, "Rigorous Newtonian Cosmology," American Journal of Physics 64, 1311-1315 (1996).

ematical Physics, Cosmology

Norbert Riedel

Norbert Riedel

Associate Professor

(504) 862-3445
Office Address
Gibson Hall 402
School of Science & Engineering
Norbert Riedel

Education & Affiliations

Ph.D., 1977, Technical University of Munich
M.A., 1975, Technical University of Munich
Habilitation, 1982, Technical University of Munich

Biography

  • 1985 – Present: Associate Professor, Tulane University
  • 1982 – 1985: Visiting Scholar, Heisenberg-Fellow, University of California at Berkeley
  • 1978 – 1982: Assistant Professor, Technical University of Munich
  • 1975 – 1978: Scientific Associate, Technical University of Munich

 

Research

Functional Analysis, Operator Algebras

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