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Georgiana L. Martin is an Associate Professor of Physics in the Department of Natural Science at Hawai'i Pacific University, under the College of Natural and Computational Sciences. She is actively engaged in teaching and research, focusing on foundational physics education and interdisciplinary research across biophysics and astrophysics.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Physics, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM (November 2006)
- M.S. in Physics, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
- B.S. in Physics, Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL (May 1998)
Her research interests lie at the intersection of biological and physical sciences. In Biophysics, she investigates protein aggregation linked to metal deterioration and studies the local microchemical environments crucial for developing enzymatic fuel cells. In Astrophysics, her work centers on Ultra-High Energy Cosmic Ray physics, aiming to uncover the origins of extremely energetic particles from galactic or extragalactic sources. She is deeply committed to undergraduate education, particularly in introductory physics and general education courses, believing these are pivotal in inspiring future scientists.
Though no publications are listed, her research spans areas connecting physics with biological systems and high-energy astrophysical phenomena, indicating a strong interdisciplinary approach. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes building student confidence and challenging the notion that some individuals are 'not cut out' for science and math.
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Dr. Martin has advised numerous students informally through her teaching roles, though no formal advisees are listed. There is no mention of external grants or funded research projects in the provided text.
She is involved in academic instruction and curriculum development at HPU but no specific lab, research team, or collaborative group is referenced in the available information.
