Hugh Churchill

Hugh Churchill is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Arkansas, College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on quantum materials and devices, particularly condensed matter physics with applications in 2D systems and quantum transport.

• Education: PhD in Physics from Harvard University, BA in Physics and BM in Music Performance from Oberlin College

Recent research trends include studies on 2D materials like transition metal dichalcogenides and black phosphorus, investigating quantum transport phenomena, supercurrent tuning, strain engineering for exciton control, and applications of machine learning in quantum material discovery. His work also explores THz emission mechanisms and quantum noise mitigation strategies.

• Arkansas Research Alliance Fellow
• Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
• NSF CAREER Award
• ORAU Powe Junior Faculty Award
• AFOSR Young Investigator
• Connor Faculty Fellowship

Hugh teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in quantum mechanics, modern physics, and 2D materials, including PHYS 5413 Quantum Mechanics I and PHYS 6713 Condensed Matter Physics II.