Dr. Robert A. Mayanovic

Biography

Physicist Dr. Robert Mayanovic is department head and professor in the physics, astronomy and materials science department. His research interests include: synchrotron X-ray studies of condensed matter, materials in supercritical fluids, high pressure-temperature studies and mineral physics.

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Education

• Ph.D. in Physics, 1987, Purdue University

Teaching

• PHY 204 Foundations of Physics II
• PHY 385 Experiments in 20th Century Physics
• PHY 486 Undergraduate Research II

Research and professional interests

• Synchrotron X-ray studies of condensed matter
• Materials in supercritical fluids
• High pressure-temperature studies
• Mineral physics

Awards and honors

• Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 2004
• Foundation Research Award, Missouri State University, 2001
• Hawley Medal, Mineralogical Association of Canada, 1999
• W.F. James Chair, St. Francis Xavier University, Canada, 1994

Additional resources

• Research Website
• Mind's Eye Research - Hydrogen drives future of energy

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