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UCF Faculty Selected for APS Fellowship
Physics professor Slava Kokoouline was elected to Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) in November. His fellowship was recommended by the Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics. Election to Fellowship in the APS is limited to no more than one half of one percent of the membership. The criterion for election is exceptional […]
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Optical Society of America Shines Light on New Fellow
Dr. Zenghu Chang, distinguished professor in Physics, is recognized for his achievements and elected as a fellow of the Optical Society of America. “Founded in 1916, The Optical Society (OSA) is the leading professional association in optics and photonics, home to accomplished science, engineering, and business leaders from all over the world. Through world-renowned publications, meetings, and […]
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College of Sciences honored at Founders’ Day
Several people from the College of Sciences faculty and staff were honored at the recent Founders’ Day Honors Convocation. This year’s honorees are: The Pegasus Professor Award · Talat Rahman, Physics · Linda Walters, Biology University Awards Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching · Christopher Parkinson, Biology Excellence in Professional Academic Advising · Dena M. Ford, College […]
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Zinc-Oxide NanoWires could mean better DVDs
A breakthrough in semiconductor laser technology could potentially lead to a new way to kill viruses and increase the storage capacity of DVDs. Researchers from the University of California at Riverside in collaboration with a team from the University of Central Florida have figured out a way to increase the use of ultraviolet semiconductor diode […]