Rene Hurka

Rene Hurka is an Instructor of Physics at The Citadel's Department of Physics within the Swain Family School of Science and Mathematics. He holds a B.S. from Cornell University and an M.S. from the University of Pittsburgh. With over 15 years of teaching experience, he specializes in College Physics I & II and Calculus-based Physics courses.

His research focuses on Condensed Matter Physics, with publications spanning superconductivity theory and physics education. Honors include the Sigma Xi membership (2007) and the Citadel NROTC Certificate and Medal of Appreciation (2012).

He maintains secondary employment at Hurka Monument Engraving in Summerville, SC.