Puskar Chapagain

Dr. Puskar Chapagain is an Associate Professor of Physics at Southern Arkansas University, affiliated with the Department of Physics within the Science & Engineering School. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Physics from Tribhuvan University (1999, 2004), an M.S. from the University of Minnesota, Duluth (2009), and a Ph.D. in Physics from Texas Christian University (2015). Prior to SAU, he served as a lecturer in Nepal and a part-time physics instructor at North Central Texas College. With over 10 years of teaching experience, he specializes in courses ranging from introductory physical sciences and astronomy to advanced topics like solid state physics and semiconductor devices.

• Education:
• B.S., Physics, Tribhuvan University, 1999
• M.S., Physics, Tribhuvan University, 2004
• M.S., Physics, University of Minnesota, Duluth, 2009
• Ph.D., Physics, Texas Christian University, 2015
• Research & Teaching Focus: Solid-state physics, semiconductor devices, astronomy, and innovative physics education methods.
• Professional Experience: Taught at multiple institutions, including roles as a teaching assistant and lecturer. Currently oversees labs and advanced coursework at SAU.