Dubravka Rupnik

Dubravka Rupnik is a Lecturer at the Department of Physics & Astronomy, College of Science, Louisiana State University. She earned her Ph.D. from LSU in 1994 and has been actively involved in advancing physics education through curriculum design and innovative teaching technologies. Her expertise spans experimental nuclear physics and educational program development, with a focus on enhancing physics pedagogy via demonstrations and modern laboratory practices.

Her research interests emphasize experimental nuclear physics and the implementation of novel educational tools to improve teaching and learning. She has collaborated with researchers and educators across institutions, contributing to the design of courses and programs that modernize physics education. Rupnik participated in the Gordon Research Conference on Physics Research and Education (2006), highlighting her engagement in academic conferences related to teaching and research methodologies.

Contact details include her office at 366 Nicholson Hall, Tower Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70803-4001, phone number 225-578-8400, and email rupnik@phys.lsu.edu.