Andrew D. Gavrin

Andrew D. Gavrin is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Indiana University's School of Science. His work spans two primary areas: Physics Education Research and Magnetic Materials.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Physics, The Johns Hopkins University (1992)
  • M.A. in Physics, The Johns Hopkins University (1986)
  • B.S. in Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1983)

His research in Physics Education focuses on pedagogical innovation, including the co-development of the Just-in-Time Teaching (JiTT) method and implementation of inverted classroom models. In Magnetic Materials, he investigates nanostructured ferromagnets through magnetic domain imaging and magnetometry.

Recent publications emphasize educational technology (e.g., social media platforms for classroom engagement) and materials science (e.g., sputtering techniques for magnetic domain analysis). Both areas reflect his commitment to integrating active learning and advanced materials research.

Scientific Awards:

• Elected Fellow, American Association of Physics Teachers (2016)
• David Halliday and Robert Resnick Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Physics Teaching, AAPT (2016)
• Homer L. Dodge Distinguished Service Citation, AAPT (2015)
• John A. Curtis Lecture Award, ASEE (2003)
• Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, Indiana University (2001)
• ...and others spanning 1998-2016

Gavrin supervises graduate students and postdoctoral fellows while designing multimedia resources for physics instruction. He has transformed introductory physics courses through inverted classroom models and contributed to national physics education organizations including the American Physical Society (APS) and American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT).