Applied Physics and Engineering

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The M.S. in Applied Physics and Engineering program prepares students with the education and professional skills to be essential societal contributors in the 21st century science, technology, engineering and mathematics workforce.

Through a carefully crafted curriculum, the program is designed to meet the demands of modern industry for young researchers – knowledge of advanced applied physics blended with engineering fields such as nanoscience and quantum engineering; renewable energy research; condensed matter physics; material science and more.

The program emphasizes interdisciplinary experience through challenging coursework that blends a rigorous physics core curriculum with engineering electives. Upon completion of the core coursework, students select one of three research concentrations: Applied Physics, Engineering Physics or Materials Science and Engineering.

Graduates of the program become more desirable candidates for commercial research and development roles, positions in government and industry laboratories, or applicants for doctoral programs in physics and allied science/engineering fields.

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By the Numbers

3 Research Concentration Options
30 Credits
2 Years to Complete

Curriculum

Offered on campus, this 30-credit degree offers students the opportunity to take foundational courses in physics (12 credits in required courses), 10 credits in elective courses and 8 credits to conduct research in physics, which is based on the student’s research concentration area.

Upon completion of required courses, students select a research concentration in one of the following areas:

Applied Physics (Biophysics and Physics of Living Systems, Condensed Matter Physics, Environmental and Renewal Energy Physics, and Plasma Physics)
Engineering Physics (Plasma Engineering, Nanoscience / Quantum Computing and Information Sciences, Device Engineering, and Bioengineering)
Materials Science and Engineering

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Faculty Listing

The faculty of the Department of Physics is a community of renowned and active researchers who produce peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals, present papers at national and international conferences, offer lectures and more. Our faculty members also hold prestigious research grants from NASA and the National Science Foundation and regularly include students (both undergraduate and graduate) in their research projects.

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Aras Konjhodzic
Professor
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Erie Morales
Physics Professor
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Jose Lopez
Professor of Physics
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Mehmet Sahiner
Professor and Chair
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Our Graduate Programs

The College of Arts and Sciences is dedicated to providing graduate programs to educate the professionals, scientists, educators and leaders of the future. Our goal is to impart the skills and knowledge that graduate students need to develop and follow successful career paths and to prepare them to contribute meaningfully to society through service and/or the advancement of knowledge. We believe that an education grounded in the principles of liberal arts and dedicated to societal advancement through research and interdisciplinary studies is the best instrument for producing well-rounded citizens with intentions that are both personally fulfilling and noble.

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Contact Us

Weining Wang, Ph.D.
Director of Graduate Studies and Associate Professor of Physics

(973) 275-2396
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Michael Dooney, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Graduate Academic Affairs
(973) 275-2155
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