Physics and Engineering
Faculty
Collaborative Faculty
Emeriti
Adjunct Faculty
Staff
Students
Faculty
Dr. Jamil Abdo
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Department Chair
Office: 105 Compton SC
Telephone: 301-687-7026
Email: jabdo@Frostburg.edu
Degrees:
Ph.D. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Carbondale, IL, USA
MSc Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Teaching Interests
Mechanical design, product design and manufacturing, solid mechanics
Research Interests
Product Failure Analysis, Machine elements design, Tribology
Dr. Hang Deng-Luzader
Professor of Physics
Office: 245 Compton SC
Telephone: 301.687.4385
Email: hluzader@Frostburg.edu
Degrees:
Ph.D. University of Maryland at College Park
M.S. Northeastern University
B.S. Beijing Teachers College
Teaching Interests
Quantum physics, modern physics, particle physics. Specific interest and experience in college preparation and secondary school science
Dr. Mohammed Eltayeb
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering
Office: 246 Compton SC
Telephone: 301.687.4160
Email: mseltayeb@Frostburg.edu
Degrees:
Ph.D. Ohio State University
M.S. University of Akron
B.S. University of Kartoum
Teaching Interests
Computer engineering and science, distributed parallel and heterogeneous computing networking (wireline and wireless network technologies), real-time and embedded systems
Dr. Gregory P. Latta
Professor of Physics
Office: 121 Compton SC
Telephone: 301.687.4792
Email: glatta@Frostburg.edu
Degrees:
Ph.D. Physics Kent State University
M.A. Physics Kent State University
B.S. Applied Mathematics Kent State University
Teaching Interests
Astronomy and astrophotography, audio and radio engineering and recording acoustics, experimental physics, music
Dr. John Lynch
Lecturer
Office: Compton SC 123A
Telephone: 301.687.3166
Email: jjlynch@Frostburg.edu
Degrees:
Ph.D. University of Colorado
M.S. University of Colorado
B.A. Tufts University
Teaching Interests
Dynamics, electronics, first-year engineering
Dr. Zhen Liu
Assistant Professor of Materials Engineering
Office: 104 Compton SC
Telephone: 301.687.7799
Email: zliu@Frostburg.edu
Degrees:
Ph.D. Polymer Engineering Auburn University
M. S. Chemistry/Polymer Physics Tufts University
B. S. Polymer Chemistry Lanzhou University
Teaching Interests
Mechanics of materials; Engineering materials; Nanoengineering system design; Advanced manufacturing systems; Micro- and nanofabrication
Research Interests
Nanosystems engineering; Integrated composites; Sustainable materials and devices
Dr. Eric Moore
Associate Professor of Physics
Office: 122 Compton SC
Telephone: 301.687.4500
Email: ejmoore@Frostburg.edu
Degrees:
Ph.D. Applied Physics University of Maryland Baltimore County
M.S. Applied Physics University of Maryland Baltimore County
B.S. Physics Frostburg State University
Teaching Interests
Introductory physics, senior research and seminar
Research Interests
Physics education, materials characterization and performance
Dr. George R. Plitnik
Professor of Physics
Office: 120 Compton SC
Telephone: 301.687.4159
Email: gplitnik@Frostburg.edu
Degrees:
Ph.D. Physics Brigham Young University
M.A. Solid State Physics Wake Forest University
B.A. Physics, B.S. Mathematics Lebanon Valley
Teaching Interests
Acoustics, vibration, energy and the environment
Dr. Oguz Soysal
Professor of Electrical Engineering
Office: 119 Compton SC
Telephone: 301.687.7079
Email: osoysal@Frostburg.edu
Degrees:
Ph.D. Electrical Engineering Istanbul Technical University
M.S. Electrical Engineering Istanbul Technical University
B.S. Electrical Engineering Istanbul Technical University
Teaching Interests
Circuits and systems, robotics, automatic control, energy systems
Dr. Jason Speights
Associate Professor of Physics
Director of Multimedia Learning Center
Office: 189-D Gira CCIT
Telephone: 301.687.4339
Email: jcspeights@Frostburg.edu
Degrees:
Ph.D. Physics with Dissertation in Astrophysics NM Tech
M.S. Physics with Thesis in Astrophysics NM Tech
B.S. Physics NM Tech
A.S. Physical Science Maplewoods Community College
Teaching Interests
Theoretical Physics; Computational Physics; Astrophysics; Modern Physics; Introductory Physics
Research Interests
Galactic Dynamics and Evolution; Parameter Estimation; Data Analysis; Instrumentation; Multi-wavelength Astronomy
Additional Information
Dr. Julie Yi-Zun Wang
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Office: 103 Compton SC
Telephone: 301.687.3208
Email: yjwang@Frostburg.edu
Degrees:
Professional Engineering license Pennsylvania
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Lehigh University
M. S. Mechanical Engineering Lehigh University
Teaching Interests
Fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer
Dr. Dale Schultz
Associate Professor of Engineering
Email: dschultz@frostburg.edu
Degrees:
Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
UMCP/FSU Mechanical Engineering Collaborative Program Faculty
UMCP/FSU Mechanical Engineering Collaborative Program Faculty & Program
The Mechanical Engineering program at Frostburg State University is a collaborative, distance learning program with University of Maryland, College Park, A. James Clark School of Engineering. For more information, please visit University of Maryland Distance Learning Programs.
Emeriti
Dr. Robert Doyle
Email: rdoyle@Frostburg.edu
Degrees:
Ph.D. Astronomy University of Virginia
M.S. Astronomy University of Virginia
B.S. Physics Georgia Tech
Teaching Interests
Astronomy, physics, energy and the environment, science and religion
Research Interests
Astronomy education
Dr. Joseph Hoffman
Email: jhoffman@Frostburg.edu
Degrees:
Ph.D. Astro-Geophysics University of Colorado
M.S. Astro-Geophysics University of Colorado
B.S. Physics Pennsylvania State University
Teaching Interests
Undergraduate physics, undergraduate physical science
Research Interests
Physics education, undergraduate student physics
Dr. Stephen Luzader
Email: mhkentrus@Frostburg.edu
Degrees:
Ph.D. Physics University of Wisconsin
M.S. Physics University of Wisconsin
B.S. Physics West Virginia University
Teaching Interests
MBL-based instruction in thermodynamics, waves, modern physics, acoustics, chaos
Mr. Francis Tam
Email: ftam@Frostburg.edu
Degrees:
M.S. University of Minnesota
B.A. University of California at Berkeley
Teaching Interests
Meteorology, integrated science and mathematics, teacher education, general physics, quantum mechanics
Adjunct Faculty
Beth Hoffman , FSU
Michael Prohonic III, FSU
Douglas Ashworth, Arundel Mills
Thomas Eberle, Arundel Mills
James Rhodes, Arundel Mills
Latha Suryavanshi Mahadeva Rao, Arundel Mills
William Hemphill, Cecil
Tanya Jackson, Cecil
Joseph Sharpe, Cecil
Staff
Ms. Crystal Frantz
Administrative Assistant I
Office: 123 Compton SC
Telephone: 301.687.4298
Email: cafrantz@Frostburg.edu
Ms. Janet Lancaster
Administrative Assistant II
Office: 123-C Compton SC
Telephone: 301.687.3250
Email: JLancaster@Frostburg.edu
Mr. Duane Miller
Sr. Laboratory Manager/Coordinator, Manufacturing Center
Office: 107 Compton SC
Telephone: 301.687.4156
Email: dmiller@Frostburg.edu
Teaching Interests: Additive and subtractive manufacturing equipment and processes.
Mr. Kevin Fearon
Research Machinist
Office: Compton Science Center, Room 108 (Machine Shop)
On-Campus Telephone: 7790
Email: kfearon@Frostburg
Students
Spencer HamblinTeaching and Research Assistant
Jared Hose:Lab Assistant
Nate "Chris" Owens:Machine Shop Assistant
Nick Harris:Additive Manufacturing Lab and Research Assistant
Shea Przywieczerski: Student Lab Manager
Philip Bernstein: Research Assistant
Kevin Hedgeman: Teaching Assistant
Tyler Malone: Teaching Assistant
Sabrina Martin:Teaching Assistant
James Dean: Machine Shop Assistant
Daniel Records: Additive Manufacturing Lab Assistant
Amanda Ridenour:Department Website Specialist
Joshua Smith: Teaching Assistant
Robert Spitler: Lab Assistant