Department of Physics

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

Biological Physics

6/20/23

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

10/31/22

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.

Opportunities: Faculty and Postdoctoral Positions

7/25/23

The Department of Physics is hiring new faculty members to join the College of Arts and Sciences community. Visit to learn more about our opportunities.

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.

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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.

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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 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
NSF Career Award Winners
6/8/23
Our esteemed faculty currently include nine NSF Career award-winners.
Igor Zutic named SUNY Distinguished Professor
2/6/23
Join us in congratulating Prof. Igor Zutic to his appointment to the distinguished professor rank by the SUNY Board of Trustees on Dec. 13, 2022. See also the announcement in UBNow here.

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Openings for Faculty Position

Follow the links at UB Jobs: Faculty (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor), Physics and Associate or Full Professor, Physics

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.