Hom Kandel

Dr. Hom Kandel is an Associate Professor of Applied Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, affiliated with the Department of Mathematics and Physics within the College of Natural and Health Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (2010) and completed a postdoc at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Florida State University (2015). His research focuses on applied physics, experimental condensed matter physics, and materials science, with a focus on superconducting electronics, high-field magnets, and perovskite solar cells. He actively mentors students and collaborates on thin film growth, nanofabrication, and device applications.

Dr. Kandel’s teaching portfolio spans introductory to advanced physics courses, including thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and quantum mechanics. He has received awards such as the Excellence in Research Award (2021) and secured grants totaling over $100,000. He serves on departmental and university committees, advises the Parkside Journal of Science, and engages in public outreach through workshops for K-12 students. His lab focuses on superconducting heterostructures and novel insulation materials for next-generation technologies.