Jeremy Gulley

Jeremy Gulley is an Associate Professor of Physics at Kennesaw State University's College of Science and Mathematics Education. His research focuses on ultrafast nonlinear optics, computational physics, and laser-induced damage in materials. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Georgia (2009) and a B.S. in Physics from Furman University (2003).

• Ph.D., Physics, University of Georgia (2009)
• B.S., Physics, Furman University (2003)

Dr. Gulley's research explores intense ultrashort laser-pulse propagation through dielectrics and semiconductors, emphasizing nonlinear effects like self-focusing, plasma generation, and filamentation. He develops models reconciling quantum kinetics with classical propagation equations for multi-chromatic pulses and investigates asymmetrical beam propagation effects. His work spans theoretical and applied physics, including GaAs quantum dots and photonic applications for defense and aerospace.

Recent publications show trends in

• Quantum wire arrays
• Multi-chromatic pulse modeling
• Plasma dynamics in nanowires
• Free-carrier absorption
• Kerr effect in bulk solids
• Dielectric modification simulations

Scientific awards include:

• People's Choice Award, John C. Salerno Symposium (2018)
• BEST Oral Paper, SPIE Laser Damage Symposium (2010)
• Bill Cummings Award for Outstanding Graduate Student (2008)
• James L. Carmon Honorarium (2005)

He has secured $360,000 from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (2013-2016) and $116,948 from the National Science Foundation (2019-2022). Dr. Gulley teaches courses from introductory physics to graduate computational nonlinear optics and electromagnetism, with experience in Studio Physics and international seminars. He serves as a referee for journals like Physical Review Letters and Optics Express.