Eric R. I. Abraham

Eric R. I. Abraham is the L. J. Semrod Presidential Professor and Professor of Physics at The University of Oklahoma's Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy. His research focuses on experimental atomic, molecular, and optical physics, particularly laser cooling/trapping techniques and their applications in quantum optics and ultracold atom systems.

• Education: B.A. from St. Olaf College (1991), M.A. and Ph.D. from Rice University (1994/1996)

Research emphasizes ultracold atoms for molecular spectroscopy, electromagnetically induced transparency (EIT) using Laguerre-Gaussian beams, and ion beam production for surface studies. He also studies physics education, examining motivation and retention in STEM fields.

• Notable Projects: Feshbach-optimized photoassociation, EIT with orbital angular momentum beams, monochromatic ion beam sources

Awards include the 2022 Regents Award for Superior Teaching and the L. J. Semrod Presidential Professorship.

His work bridges fundamental physics with applied technologies, leveraging ultracold systems for precision measurements and interdisciplinary education research.