Hom Kandel, Ph. D. in Applied Physics

Hom Kandel, Ph. D. in Applied Physics

Associate Professor of Applied Physics

Mathematics and Physics Department

Other, National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Florida State University, 2015

PHONE:
(262) 595-2171
EMAIL:
kandel@uwp.edu
WEBSITE:
https://sites.google.com/view/apluwp
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I am an Associate Professor of Physics and Director of the Applied Physics Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside. I have also served as a Visiting Research Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory at Florida State University. During my postdoctoral research, I led the development of a thin metal-oxide electrical insulation technology for high-field superconducting magnets that was integrated into the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory’s landmark 32-tesla all-superconducting magnet—the world’s highest-field all-superconducting magnet at the time of its completion.

My current research lies at the intersection of experimental condensed matter physics and materials science and engineering, where I investigate electron correlations, interfacial phenomena, and ultrafast terahertz dynamics in cuprate-oxide superconducting thin-film heterostructures to advance next-generation superconducting electronics and quantum devices. By integrating precision thin-film synthesis, advanced characterization, and device fabrication, my research group develops Josephson-junction architectures for superconducting electronics, including SQUID-based electromagnetic sensors and terahertz (THz) technologies.

My teaching philosophy centers on transforming students into independent scientists, engineers, and scholars through research-integrated instruction, mentorship, and continuous pedagogical innovation. Whether in the classroom or the research laboratory, I seek to cultivate the knowledge, critical-thinking ability, and problem-solving skills that prepare students to excel in graduate education, industry, and lifelong learning. I believe the true measure of teaching is not what students remember from a particular course, but who they become through the educational experiences we share.

I have authored more than 36 scholarly publications, hold two U.S. patents, and have secured research funding from the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the UW System, contributing to more than $3 million in collaborative research support. My former mentees have gone on to successful careers in academia, engineering, medicine, national laboratories, and scientific research.

Areas of Expertise

  • 1. Experimental Condensed Matter Physics
  • 2. Materials Science and Engineering
  • 3. Applied superconductivity
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