Alexander H Weiss

Alexander H. Weiss is a Distinguished Professor of Physics and Chair of the Department of Physics at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). He holds a BS in Mathematics from the City College of New York (1976) and a PhD in Physics from Brandeis University (1983). His postdoctoral research at Harvard University focused on x-ray scattering at liquid-gas interfaces.

Professor Weiss is renowned for pioneering advancements in surface physics, notably inventing Positron Annihilation Induced Auger Electron Spectroscopy (PAES) and co-inventing Auger-Auger coincidence spectroscopy. His research explores positron beam-based spectroscopies to study 2D materials, porous materials, and surface dynamics. Current projects include quantum computing using polarized positrons and antimatter containment technologies.

His work has been funded by NSF, Department of Education, Welch Foundation, and industry partners like Lockheed Martin. Notable awards include UTA's Academy of Distinguished Scholars (2006) and Distinguished Record of Research (2003).

His educational contributions include teaching Electronics, Mathematical Physics, and Surface Physics. He has served as Chair (2010–present), Interim Chair (2009–2010), and Associate Chair (2000–2008) of UTA's Physics Department.