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Rachele Dominguez is an Associate Professor of Physics at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia, where she teaches a broad range of courses including introductory physics, quantum mechanics, computational physics, and special topics like the physics of light and the atomic bomb. She holds a PhD in Physics from Boston University (2010), an MS from the University of Washington (2004), and a BS from the College of William and Mary (2002) in Physics and Philosophy.
Her research focuses on statistical physics, particularly computational simulations of phase transitions and earthquake fault systems. Notable projects include modeling spatial symmetry breaking, earthquake fault dynamics, and complex networks. She has also pioneered coastal storm impact studies, developing the Cumulative Storm Impact Index (CSII) to assess beach erosion along the U.S. East Coast.
Dr. Dominguez has been recognized with awards such as the Distinguished Chapter Award (2024), Omicron Delta Kappa Outstanding Advisor Award (2021), and the Frank Haig Prize (2015). Her teaching spans foundational courses to advanced labs and independent studies, emphasizing hands-on research and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
Her work bridges computational methods with real-world applications, including collaborations on geophysical modeling and STEM education initiatives to recruit underrepresented students in the sciences.
