Matthew Hankins

Dr. Matthew Hankins serves as an Assistant Professor in the College of Mathematics and Physical Science at Arkansas Tech University, where he teaches undergraduate physics courses and conducts research in stellar astrophysics.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD from Cornell University

Dr. Hankins' research focuses on the complete life cycle of stars, from formation to death phases, utilizing NASA observational facilities. His work integrates data from SOFIA, Spitzer Space Telescope, and the James Webb Space Telescope program with custom Python-based analysis tools. This computational approach enables detailed study of stellar evolution processes through infrared astronomy.

Teaching responsibilities span foundational physics laboratories, calculus-based physics sequences, and advanced computational physics. He actively mentors undergraduates through specialized research courses involving astronomical instrumentation development and data analysis projects.

Contact information:

• Email: mhankins1@atu.edu
• Phone: +1 (479)968-0340
• Office: 1701 N Boulder Ave