Andre Tavares

Dr. Andre Tavares is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Charleston Southern University. His career spans academia and industry, including roles as a Project Manager for Software Development at Wartsila Voyage Solutions and a consultant for radiation protection in hospitals. He is affiliated with the American Physical Society (APS) and Brazilian Society of Physics (SBF).

• Ph.D. in Atomic and Molecular Physics from Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RJ, 2015)
• B.S. in Physics and Medical Physics from Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
• M.S. in Atomic and Molecular Physics (Theoretical) from PUC-RJ

Dr. Tavares specializes in Molecular Fragmentation, Atomic Physics, and Radiobiology, with interdisciplinary interests in Science and Faith Integration and the philosophical dimensions of time (Chronos and Kairos) in human experience. His recent publications focus on ionization processes and molecular dynamics under particle impacts, particularly in water and noble gases.

Key trends in his research include:

• Investigating ionization and electron-capture cross sections in H2O under Li3+ and proton impacts
• Exploring molecular dissociation mechanisms in pyrimidine and noble gases
• Advancing techniques for collision cross-section measurement

Dr. Tavares is committed to integrating faith with scientific inquiry, teaching physics to diverse audiences, and fostering stewardship of intellectual gifts.