Department of Physics

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UB Biophysicists develop computational and experimental tools to investigate structure-function relationships in proteins, study the nanoscale structure of cell surfaces, and use nanotechnology to manipulate signaling deep in the brain.

High Energy Physics and Cosmology

2/14/25

UB High Energy Physics and Cosmology (HEPCOS) combines faculty working on the Compact Muon Solenoid detector at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN with theorists investigating frontier issues in particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology.

Non-linear Dynamics and Statistical Physics

11/16/18

Nonlinear Dynamics and Statistical Physics focuses on both fundamental and applied problems involving interacting many body systems. The systems of interest are typically the ones involving strongly nonlinear forces between the entities.

Condensed Matter Physics

2/7/22

Condensed Matter Physics at UB unlocks the mystery on how materials gain novel functionalities by piecing together quantum mechanical rules on complex systems.

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Physics Asks Big Questions

The Department of Physics offers vigorous, cutting-edge interdisciplinary research programs in new materials, nanoscience, quantum devices, biomolecular physics, complex systems, cosmology, high-energy physics and atmospheric physics. For recent news and activities please see our newsletter Interactions.

The Department is committed in providing a fair, just, safe, supportive, and equitable place for all to learn about physics and to perform ground-breaking research. Please read the Department's full statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion here.

Upcoming Events

Apr - 16 - WiSE and Health Promotion — Snack Meals Workshop - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Apr - 16 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWiSE and Health Promotion — Snack Meals Workshop
4/16/2025 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
O'Brian Hall - Room 25

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Prospective Students

The Department of Physics seeks undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in one of our primary research areas.

Meet Our Faculty

The award-winning Department of Physics faculty are committed to fostering academic excellence and student achievement.

Department Highlights

Hao Zeng - elected as the 2024 Fellow of the American Physical Society
4/9/25
Fellow of the American Physical Society is a great honor, recognizing excellence in physics and exceptional service to the physics community. Each year, no more than one half of one percent of the Society membership is recognized by their peers for election to APS Fellow.
High Energy Collaboration with CERN (CMS, LHC and ATLAS) receive Breakthrough prize
4/9/25
Congratulations to our experiemntal High Energy colleagues on being part of the collaboration receiving the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics:
Hao Zeng received Chancellor Award
6/9/23
Join us in congratulating Prof. Hao Zeng, Moti Lal Rustgi Professor,
to receiving the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities, June 2023

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Announcements

Summer & Winter Online Physics Courses

The Department of Physics offers five online "Intro to Physics" classes during the summer and winter breaks.

Information for Force Registration

If you require Force Registration, Registration for Independent Study, or Registration for Graduate Research, please see Information for Current Students.