Bruce Johnson

Bruce Johnson is a Professor of Physics Education in the Department of Chemistry & Physics at Beck College of Sciences & Mathematics, Arkansas State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and completed postdoctoral training at Vanderbilt University.

Education:

• Postdoctoral Fellow, Vanderbilt University (1991-1994)
• Ph.D. Physics, University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign (1991)
• M.S. Physics, University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign (1986)
• B.S. Physics, Brigham Young University (1985)

Research Interests: Professor Johnson specializes in experimental physics with focus areas including picosecond multiphoton laser excitation for molecular studies, development of tunable Fourier-transform-limited laser systems, solar cell technology innovation, and biophysics applications. His work bridges theoretical physics with renewable energy and medical research.

Awards & Affiliations:

• Postdoctoral Fellowship, Vanderbilt University
• Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Society
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
• American Physical Society membership

Teaching: Develops and delivers courses across physics disciplines including Classical Mechanics, Quantum Physics, Optics, Thermal Physics, and specialized instruction for health professions.