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Laurence Lurio is a Presidential Teaching Professor in the Department of Physics at Northern Illinois University (NIU), with a career spanning over 25 years. His teaching spans introductory to graduate-level physics, including innovative courses like "Physics of Quantum Computing" and "Physics of Sports" in the Honors Program.
- Education: B.A. from Columbia University (1985), Ph.D. from Harvard University (1992)
- Professional Experience: Professor (2009–present), Associate Professor (2004–2009), Assistant Professor (2001–2003) at NIU; Research Scientist at MIT (1995–2000); Postdoctoral Fellow at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1992–1994)
Research Focus: Lurio pioneers the use of X-ray Photon Correlation Spectroscopy (XPCS) and coherent X-ray scattering to study soft matter and biomaterials, including protein suspensions, polymer films, and supersolid helium. His work explores nanoscale structural and dynamic changes under confinement, viscosity in thin films, and defect density in supersolids.
Publication Trends: Recent articles emphasize radiation damage reduction in XPCS, protein diffusion in concentrated systems, and lipid membrane self-organization. Techniques span X-ray reflectivity, diffuse scattering, and fluorescence fluctuation spectroscopy.
- Scientific Recognition: Presidential Teaching Professor (NIU), Honors Faculty Fellow (University Honors Program)
Service & Teaching: He champions inclusive pedagogy for diverse student populations, employing peer instruction and flipped classrooms. Lurio led department-wide initiatives in assessment tools and learning assistants, particularly impacting introductory courses.
