Philip Krasicky

Philip Krasicky is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He has held roles including Teaching Support Specialist (2000–present) and has been a Senior Lecturer since 2001. Dr. Krasicky specializes in innovative physics education, developing active learning techniques and interactive demonstrations. His work includes pioneering classroom response systems at Cornell and organizing the annual 'Phabulous Physics Phun Phest' at Reunions Weekend.

• Education: B.S. Physics (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1972), M.S. and Ph.D. Physics (Cornell University, 1975 and 1980)
• Previous Roles: Postdoctoral Associate (Cornell School of Chemical Engineering, 1981–1990), Visiting Assistant Professor at Hamilton College and Cornell University (1984–1997), and Lecturer roles at Cornell (1984–2001)

Recognition includes the Russell Distinguished Teaching Award (2011) and Stephen H. Weiss Provost's Teaching Fellow (2019). His teaching focuses on mechanics, heat, and independent study modules.