The University of Kentucky is proud to offer unparalleled opportunities for students, faculty, and staff. We at P&A honored to contribute to this tradition of excellence in higher education and research.
Our Department of Physics and Astronomy provides a comprehensive curriculum for both undergraduate majors and graduate students, featuring small class sizes and a wide range of modern topics in physics and astronomy. Students work closely with faculty on cutting-edge research in areas such as nuclear and particle physics, condensed matter and atomic physics, and astronomy and astrophysics.
Housed in the state-of-the-art Chemistry-Physics Building on our main campus, our facilities empower scientists at every stage of their academic journey to engage with advanced technology and collaborate with leading experts in their fields. In addition, our faculty and students maintain active partnerships with laboratories and research institutions around the world, ensuring their work has a meaningful impact on the global scientific community.
- Chair: Renee Fatemi
- Associate Chair: Tim Gorringe
- Department Manager, Senior: Paige Williams
- Department Manager, Associate: Nina Reynolds
- Director of Graduate Studies: Anatoly Dymarsky
- Director of Undergraduate Studies: Alfred Shepere
For contact and location information, please see our Contact Physics and Astronomy page.
Interested in becoming a University of Kentucky Wildcat with our department? Visit this College of Arts & Sciences Future Students link for more information.