12 faculty and 0 courses in Physics at Pomona College.
- Jorge Moreno, Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy h-index 31
Notable: “Bulge mass is king: the dominant role of the bulge in determining the fraction of passive galaxies in the Sloan Digital Sky Survey” (2014) · 259 citations
- Philip Choi, Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy; Chair of Physics and Astronomy h-index 20
Choi's primary interests are observational studies of galaxy evolution. His current research includes both detailed studies of nearby galaxies as well as large infrared and optical surveys of distant galaxy samples. He is utilizing a suite
Notable: “A Lack of Planets in 47 Tucanae from a [ITAL]Hubble Space Telescope[/ITAL] Search” (2000) · 292 citations
- Richard J. Mawhorter, Professor of Physics h-index 17
Parity Violation in Molecules Electron and Ion Scattering Areas of Expertise PHYSICS Electricity Magnetism Electronics Work Work J. Machacek, D. P. Mahapatra, D. R. Schultz, Yu. Ralchenko, A. Chutjian, J. Simcic, S. M. Madzunkov, and R. J.
Notable: “An electron diffraction study of alkali chloride vapors” (1985) · 66 citations
- Janice Hudgings, Seeley W. Mudd Professor of Physics h-index 13
Optics Semiconductor devices Areas of Expertise Optics Semiconductor devices Photonic devices Solar cells Energy efficient lighting Semiconductor lasers Organic semiconductors Inclusive STEM pedagogy Academic administration Work Work Q. Zho
Notable: “CCD-based thermoreflectance microscopy: principles and applications” (2009) · 267 citations
- Dwight L. Whitaker, Professor of Physics and Astronomy h-index 13
Bose-Einstein Condensation Low temperature physics Superfluids Biomechanics of ultra-fast biological systems Areas of Expertise Atomic and Nuclear Physics Bose-Einstein Condensates High-Speed Studies of Plants Education Education Ph.D. Brow
Notable: “Simplified System for Creating a Bose–Einstein Condensate” (2003) · 144 citations
- Alma C. Zook, Emerita Professor of Physics and Astronomy h-index 12
Blazars The physical nature of "good" musical tone quality in wind instruments Areas of Expertise Acoustics Astronomy Blazars Multiwavelength Studies Musical Acoustics Woodwinds Quasars Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) Work Work Wit
Notable: “Multiwavelength Observations of a Dramatic High‐Energy Flare in the Blazar 3C 279” (1998) · 238 citations
- Newshaw Bahreyni, Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy h-index 3
Notable: “The Physics of Events: A Potential Foundation for Emergent Space-Time” (2012) · 5 citations
- David M. Tanenbaum, Osler-Loucks Professor in Science; Professor of Physics
Related to solar cells, microscopy and methods for fabricating computer chips. Among scientists, he describes his research areas as plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition, hydrogenated amorphous silicon, photovoltaics, scanning probe
- Elijah L. Quetin, Visiting Instructor in Physics and Astronomy
Extragalactic Astronomy, Tidal Disruption Events, Hubble Space Telescope. History of Scientific Thought Areas of Expertise Astrophysics Education Education BS College of Creative Studies, UC Santa Barbara / MS Astrophysics, California Insti
- Kaley McCluskey, Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy
- Natalie Mashian, Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy
- Thomas A. Moore, Reuben C. and Eleanor Winslow Memorial Professor of Mathematics; Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Generation and detection of gravitational waves Physics education The measurement problem in quantum mechanics The intersection between philosophy, religion and science Areas of Expertise PHYSICS General Relativity Gravitational Waves Physi
Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Data as of 2026-07-02.