Physics
The Discipline of Physics is a well-established and highly collegial academic unit with a history of delivering world-class research outcomes, excellence in Physics teaching and nationally recognised programs of community outreach and service. Physical Sciences (2-digit code) at the University of Newcastle was rated with the highest possible score of ‘well above world standard’ in the latest Excellence of Research in Australia (ERA) report. The fields of research (4-digit codes) ‘Astronomical and Space Sciences’ and ‘Other Physical Sciences’ (which comprises mainly Medical Physics in Newcastle), were also awarded ‘well above world standard’. The Discipline of Physics has a focus on disciplinary and transdisciplinary research that encompasses scholarship and industry engagement, working at the interfaces of academic disciplines and with industry to deliver solutions to global issues.
Professor Thomas Nann
Head of School
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Head of School
Nanomaterials, Nanoscience, Energy Storage, Bioimaging, Materials Science
- Thomas.Nann@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4055 3003
Associate Professor Vicki Keast
Associate Professor
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Head of Discipline
Electron microscopy, Solid state physics
- Vicki.Keast@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4921 6653
Professor Paul Dastoor
Professor
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Photovoltaics, Polymers, Surface physics
- Paul.Dastoor@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4921 5426
Associate Professor John Holdsworth
Associate Professor
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Conductive polymer characterisation, LIDAR, Laser applications
- John.Holdsworth@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4921 5436
Dr Renee Goreham
Lecturer
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Nanoparticles, Nanotechnology
- Renee.Goreham@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4913 8252
Dr Mick Gladys
Research Associate
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Atomic Physics, Chiral catalysis, Metal surfaces
- Michael.Gladys@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4921 5435
Professor Colin Waters
Professor
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Aurora, computer modeling, Digital signal processing
- Colin.Waters@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4921 5421
Associate Professor David Pontin
Associate Professor
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD), Astrophysical plasmas, Three dimensional magnetic fields
- David.Pontin@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4055 3261
Dr Karen Livesey
Senior Lecturer
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Karen.Livesey@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4055 7559
Dr Xiaojing Zhou
Senior Lecturer
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Organic electronics, Sensors and biosensors
- Xiaojing.Zhou@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4921 6732
Dr Lachlan Rogers
Lecturer
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Lachlan.Rogers@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 40557574