DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY

Graduate

Graduate Study

The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers three advanced degrees:

• The Ph.D. Programs include a thorough academic training based on a core curriculum and a set of electives, followed by original research work in either Physics or Astronomy.
• The Applied Physics Ph.D. program joins the McCormick School of Engineering and the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences to offer research opportunities from the departments of Physics & Astronomy, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Earth & Planetary Sciences, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, and Materials Science & Engineering.
• The Master's Program provides students with an extensive education in physics.

Chair of Physics Ph.D. Admissions
Professor Brian Odom
Phone number: 847-467-3511
Office: Technological Institute F143
Email: b-odom@northwestern.edu

Director of Graduate Studies in Physics
Professor Mayda Velasco
Phone number: 847-467-7099
Office: Technological Institute F119
Email: m-velasco@northwestern.edu

Director of Graduate Studies in Astronomy
Professor Yoram Lithwick
Office: Technological Institute F263
Email: y-lithwick@northwestern.edu

Director of the Master's Program and Master's Admissions
Professor Andrew Geraci
Office: Technological Institute F135
Email: andrew.geraci@northwestern.edu

Co-Directors of Applied Physics Ph.D. Program
Professor Jens Koch
Phone number: 847-467-2583
Office: Technological Institute F238
Email: jens-koch@northwestern.edu

Professor Lincoln Lauhon
Phone number: 847-491-2232
Office: Cook 3019
Email: lauhon@northwestern.edu

Director of Graduate Studies, Applied Physics
Professor Pedram Khalili
Phone number: 847-467-1035
Office: Technological Institute M393
Email: pedram@northwestern.edu

Graduate Program Assistant
Nou Yang
Phone number: 847-491-3685
Office: Technological Institute F165
Email: physastrograduate@northwestern.edu