J.C. Sanders

Dr. J.C. Sanders is a Professor of Physics and Director of Institutional Research at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO). He joined USAO's faculty in 2011 after completing his Ph.D. at the University of Connecticut, where he also served as an instructor. His academic roles include directing USAO's Scholastic Meet, a major academic competition.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Physics, University of Connecticut (2011)
• M.S. in Physics, University of Connecticut (2007)
• M.S. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The George Washington University (2004)
• B.S. in Physics, The College of New Jersey (2002)

Research Interests: Dr. Sanders' work bridges atomic physics, physics education, and aerospace engineering. His theoretical and computational models explore phenomena like heat conduction, quantum behavior near absolute zero, and optical lattice dynamics. He actively mentors undergraduate research projects in physics.

Publications: His research focuses on quantum systems in optical lattices, with contributions to understanding atom interactions, Bose-Einstein condensates, and rotational dynamics. Recent work includes studies on dimer states and many-body systems.

Advising/Grants: While no grants are listed, Dr. Sanders mentors undergraduate students in physics research. He leads the USAO Scholastic Meet, part of the university's Spring Triad alongside the Montmartre Chalk Art Festival and Droverstock Music Festival.

Labs/Teams: Directs the USAO Scholastic Meet, a large-scale academic competition involving over 1,000 students annually.