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Physics, Astronomy, and Materials Science Blog

Illuminating a path to discovery

February 21, 2025 by Quincy Young

Heath Gemar

Many important things in life rely on optics (the study of light and how it interacts with matter). Whether you wear glasses, have an MRI, connect to fiber-optic internet or use a security system, chances are you’ve experienced the benefits of optics. Through his studies at Missouri State University, Heath Gemar found his calling in optics while combining his plethora of … [Read more...] about Illuminating a path to discovery

Filed Under: Students Tagged With: CNAS, David Cornelison, Kartik Ghosh, materials science, physics, Society of Physics Students

MSU professor served as Fulbright Specialist in India

April 24, 2023 by Strategic Communication

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and World Learning awarded Dr. Kartik Ghosh a place on the Fulbright Specialist roster.  Ghosh is a distinguished physics, astronomy and material science professor at Missouri State University and served his term as a Fulbright Specialist from Feb 27- March 10.  “I had an opportunity to … [Read more...] about MSU professor served as Fulbright Specialist in India

Filed Under: Faculty accomplishments, News Tagged With: Kartik Ghosh, physics astronomy and material sciences

Making an impact as an instructor

May 18, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Graduate student Sajal Islam (left) with Dr. Robert Mayanovic (right).

Overcoming the disconnect posed by distance learning starts with quality leadership in the virtual classroom.  Graduate student Sajal Islam of the physics, astronomy and materials science department at Missouri State University has proven he has such leadership skills.   He recently received Missouri State’s Certified Distance Educator Award and the … [Read more...] about Making an impact as an instructor

Filed Under: News, Students Tagged With: awards, Kartik Ghosh, Robert Mayanovic, Sajal Islam

Teaming up to take down COVID-19

September 1, 2020 by Ashley Lenahan

An array of test tubes rest on table in lab.

As a result of COVID-19, many people have developed an interest in understanding how viruses work over the past year. Dr. Kartik Ghosh, distinguished professor of physics, has studied this topic for the past decade. He and other physicists, chemists and biologists started an interdisciplinary group about 10 years ago. Their research could help scientists discover how … [Read more...] about Teaming up to take down COVID-19

Filed Under: News, research Tagged With: Kartik Ghosh

Learn more about nanoparticles

February 25, 2018 by Tori York

Graduate students and Dr. Kartik Ghosh work with pulsed laser deposition. Pictured, graduate student Mahmud Reaz.

Dr. Kartik Ghosh, professor of physics, was recently featured for his work with nanoparticles. He wants to find which ones will work with the human body instead of against it. Congratulations! Read more about his work with nanoparticles. … [Read more...] about Learn more about nanoparticles

Filed Under: Faculty accomplishments, research Tagged With: Kartik Ghosh, physics astronomy and material sciences

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