Assistant
Professor
Andrew received his B.S. in Physics from the University of Illinois
, and his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota . He joined the
Marquette faculty in 2004 after spending two years in a visiting
position at Lawrence University in Appleton , WI and two years
at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg
, MD.
Andrew's research involves computational and theoretical studies
of how magnetic materials respond to changes in local magnetic
fields and temperature. The research looks particularly at the
high-speed dynamics necessary for sensing, recording, and storing
information. He has spent the last two summers working with undergraduate
students on ways to model the spin-dependent transport properties
of electrons traveling through magnetic nanocontacts (approximately
10 nm long bridges between two oppositely magnetized electrodes).
Andrew looks forward to continuing to work with students on research
projects.
He also enjoys teaching, both introductory and upper division
courses. While currently teaching the introductory sequence he
has taught most of the traditional major courses.
Teaching Fields
- Introductory Physics
- Major Courses
- Condensed Matter/Magnetism
Office
Location & Contact
Office
Hours
- PHYS 004-1002 MW 1-3 and Th 9:30-11
- PHYS 105-1001 MTh 3-4 Tu 1-2
Teaching
Schedule
- PHYS 004-1002 MWThF 12-1
- PHYS 105-1001 MWF 10 - 11
