Beth A. Schaefer

Dr. Beth A. Schaefer is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Earth Sciences at Georgian Court University. She holds a PhD in Low temperature physics/heavy fermion systems from Boston College and a BA in Physics with a Mathematics minor from Boston University. Her research focuses on polarized light, fluorescence polarization, XAFS techniques, and heavy fermion systems. She has contributed to theoretical and applied studies in optics and biophysical chemistry, including patents related to protein separation analysis.

Education:

• PhD, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
• BA, Boston University, Boston, MA

Research Interests:

• Polarized light generation and analysis
• Fluorescence polarization applications in biophysics
• Heavy fermion systems and magnetoresistance phenomena
• Optical instrumentation design

Professional Service:

• Chair of Math, Physics and Computer Science (2019–present)
• Past chairs of Math & Computer Science (2002–2006; 2010–2013) and Physics (1994–1999; 2002–2013)
• Committee roles: Rank & Tenure Chair, General Education, Academic Standards, and others

Patents:

• Fluorescence polarization methods for protein separation analysis (2008)