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Prof. Oana D. Jurchescu elected as American Physical Society 2024 Fellow

For advancing the understanding of charge transport in organic semiconductor devices, paving the way for improved performance; effective mentoring of junior scientists; and fostering an inclusive research environment. The APS Fellowship Program recognizes members who have made exceptional contributions in physics research, important applications of […]


In Memoriam – George Holzwarth (1937-2024)

Professor George Holzwarth passed away on March 13, 2024. George joined the physics faculty of Wake Forest University in August 1983. While he officially retired in 2004, he remained active in his biophysics research to the very end.  Before joining WFU, George earned a BS  […]


2024 Homecoming Event

We hope you can join us for the Physics demo show on Saturday, Sept. 14.


Nick Corak wins NC Space Grant Award

Congratulations to Nick Corak! Nick is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Physics working in the Lowman Environmental Dynamics Lab. He recently won a North Carolina Space Grant for his research project titled Disentangling Burn Severity and Vegetation Regrowth Dynamics Following Prescribed Fire Across North […]


Alumni Spotlight – Jill Bjerke

In the following interview with Professor Paul Anderson, Jill shares the story of her career path and reflects upon her experiences as an undergraduate and graduate student at Wake Forest. Prof. Anderson: What are you doing now career-wise?Jill: I am lecturer in history at McDaniel […]


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