Mercer Physics Faculty and Staff
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SEB = Science and Engineering Building, home of the Department of Physics.
WSC = Willet Science Center.

	Jose L Balduz, Jr, PhD Carnegie Mellon University, 1995 Assistant Professor of Physics, SEB 205, (478)301-2229 Teaching: calculus-based introductory physics, Quantum Theory and Relativity, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Mathematical Physics, Cosmology, Electromagnetic Theory and SCI 105 Scientific Inquiry.  Research:  Foundations of physics, especially quantum measurement and discrete spacetime as they relate to quantum gravity (graphs, hypergraphs, causal sets); elementary particles; chaotic motion.  Other:  Science fiction, especially Star Trek and Isaac Asimov, fantasy/horror role-playing games (D&D, Call of Cthulhu, ...), comics, cooking, eastern philosophy.
	Barbara Henley, MS Mercer University, 1980 Adjunct Instructor of Physics, SEB 209 Teaching: Algebra-based introductory physics labs (PHY 141L); and Chemistry at First Presbyterian Day School.
	Sheng-Chiang "John" Lee, PhD University of Maryland, 2004 Assistant Professor of Physics, SEB 207, (478)301-2599 Teaching:  Research: Experimental condensed matter physics Other:
	Matthew J Marone, PhD Clemson University, 1992 Associate Professor of Physics, SEB 243, (478)301-2597 Teaching: Application of physics to everyday life from a "how things work" point of view. Upper level courses related to experimental techniques, computerized data acquisition and solid state devices. Introductory astronomy. Research: Solid state physics. Thermophysical and electronic properties of novel electronic materials such as superconductors and thermoelectrics. Other: Sailing and Chinese Language.
	Randall D Peters, PhD University of Tennessee, 1968 Department Chair and Professor of Physics, SEB 206, (478)301-2747 Teaching: Education based on high technology coupled with a higher level of social interaction, both teacher-to-student and student-to-student. Research: (1) Studies of nonlinear physics, including chaos and complexity, esp. mesodynamic pendula, whose energies are intermediate between macroscopic and atomic systems. (2) Development of engineering systems based on the patented symmetric differential capacitive (SDC) sensor that gave birth to mesodynamics. Other: Soaring in high performance gliders, hunting and fishing.
	Anne M Sanders Senior Secretary for Physics and Biology, WSC 216, (478)301-2705