Dr. Andrew G. Baruth, Associate Professor, joined us in July 2012. Andrew's research interests include directed self-assembly of block copolymers for nanolithography, nanomagnetism and magnetic heterostructures, as well as developing low cost, earth abundant, sulfide-based photovoltaic thin films. He studied at Doane College and the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. He did post-doctoral work at the University of Minnesota. He is currently teaching General Physics, Introduction to Solar Energy, History and Technology in the Modern World, Installation and Maintenance of Photovoltaic Systems, Convection and Passive Solar Energy Systems, Seminar in Engineering, and Introduction to Photovoltaic Materials.

Dr. Andrew Ekpenyong, Assistant Professor. Fr Andrew joined the faculty in 2014. He teaches Quantum Mechanics, Radiation Dosimetry, Nuclear Instruments and Methods as well as General Physics. His research is in the field of biomedical physics with a translational focus. For instance, he has developed microfluidic mimetics enabling in vitro modelling of the human pulmonary microcirculation with potential impact on the clinical management of lung diseases, inflammatory disorders and cancer metastasis. A Creighton alumnus, Fr Andrew earned his PhD from the University of Cambridge, UK, and did postdoctoral work at Technische Universität, Dresden, Germany.

Dr. David L. Sidebottom, Professor. David joined us in 2002. Before coming to Omaha he was an Associate Research Professor at the Univeristy of New Mexico and Sandia National Labs. David is currently the Assistant Chairman, and teaches general physics and electricity and magnetism and is active in his material science research lab. His research efforts concern the material properties of glasses, including the fundamental dyanmics of the glass transition and the technological application of glasses. David studied at Kansas State University.

Dr. Patricia Soto, Associate Professor. Patricia joined Creighton in August 2007. Her research focuses on deciphering the biophysical principles that drive protein misshaping and toxic clumping in neurodegenerative diseases. Her research technique includes structural bioinformatics and high performance computing. Patricia is engaged in scholarship of teaching and learning at the interface between physical and life sciences; and on scholarship of undergraduate research. Patricia did her undergraduate studies in Colombia, her home country; her doctoral studies in The Netherlands and postdoctoral work at University of California-Santa Barbara.

Dr. Jonathan Wrubel, Associate Professor, joined the faculty in 2012.  His research is in the field of ultracold atomic physics and Bose-Einstein condensates.  The BEC is a gaseous state of matter that forms at temperatures less than a millionth of a degree above absolute zero.  Jonathan is interested in the physics of interactions between these quantum superfluids, which are present in what are called spinor BECs.  He is also keenly interested in issues of science and faith.  Jonathan studied at Cornell University, with postdoctoral work at Harvard University and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Dr. Sam J. Cipolla, Professor Emeritus was the director of our physics graduate program from 1981 - 2011. Sam retired in 2011, after 42 years of service to the physics department and Creighton University. Sam taught general physics and nuclear instruments and methods, and does research in atomic physics. Most recently this has included modeling of solar proton-induced x-ray production on inter-planetary bodies. He studied at Purdue University.

Dr. Thomas H. Zepf, Professor Emeritus. Tom retired at the end of the 2001-2002 academic year after 40 years of service to the physics department and Creighton University. Tom chaired the physics department from 1963 to 1973 and from 1981 to 1993. From 1975 to 1981 he was chief health professions advisor for the College of Arts and Sciences. Tom received Creighton University's Distinguished Faculty Service Award in 1987 and the Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1997. His research focused on condensed matter physics and laser optics. During retirement Tom served 3-year terms as president and as vice president of the Creighton Retirees Organization and as the representative for retirees on the University Benefits Committee. Tom did his undergraduate studies at Xavier University in Cincinnati and his graduate studies at Saint Louis University.

Mr. Larry Hopp, Director of Energy Technology Program, joined us in January of 2014 following a 41 year career as a civil engineer in the construction industry.  Larry teaches the sustainable energy senior capstone classes, sustainability in the built environment, internship, and seminar in engineering.  Larry studied at Iowa State University.