Physics & Astronomy Professors
Professor not pictured in profiles:
Dr. Hugh "Trey" Thurman
 Dr. Steven D. BloomAssociate Professor of Physics and Astronomy Gilmer Hall 010 | (434) 223-6170 sbloom@hsc.edu "In studying astronomy, you can gain practical quantitative skills while also understanding the wonders of the Universe." |
 Dr. Stanley A. CheyneProfessor of Physics and Astronomy Gilmer Hall 011 | (434) 223-6178 scheyne@hsc.edu Simply trying to measure the speed of sound with traditional techniques is not possible because the wave gets strongly attenuated. |
 Dr. Jonathan W. KeohaneAssociate Professor of Physics and Astronomy Gilmer Hall 006 | (434) 223-6176 jkeohane@hsc.edu A state-of-the-art astronomical observatory houses a fully automated, research-grade, computerized 16" reflecting telescope. |
 Dr. Walter McDermottProfessor of Physics and Astronomy Gilmer Hall 008 | (434) 223-6152 wmcdermott@hsc.edu Our spectroscopic technique can be used to study a variety of iron-containing materials from corrosion products to the minerals found on Mars. |