Mario Belloni

Mario Belloni is a Chair and Professor of Physics at Davidson College, focusing on theoretical physics, quantum mechanics (SUSY QM, wave packet evolution, quasi-probability distributions), and quantum field theories (QED/QCD). He has co-authored over 1,000 interactive exercises, seven books via NSF grants, and numerous publications with students.

Education:

• Ph.D. & M.A. in Physics, University of Connecticut
• B.A. in Physics, University of California, Berkeley

Research spans mathematical formulations of quantum mechanics, computational physics, and innovative physics education using Physlets and Open Source Physics. He develops interactive curricula for introductory to advanced courses.

Honors:

• American Physical Society Excellence in Physics Education
• AAPT Excellence in Undergraduate Physics Teaching
• Pegram Award for Southeast Physics Teaching
• Hubisz Award for NC Section Service
• Davison College Teaching Awards

Leadership: Elected Member At Large of AAPT Board, Associate Editor for American Journal of Physics, and active in advisory roles for Physics Today and The Physics Teacher.