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Roger J. Loucks is a Professor of Physics at Alfred University’s College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Department of Physics & Astronomy. He specializes in theoretical nuclear and particle physics, computational physics, and non-equilibrium systems with a focus on glass transition dynamics and enthalpy landscapes. Dr. Loucks holds a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1996), an MS from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1989), and a BS from Houghton College (1987).
His research explores glassy materials, configurational entropy, and metastable states, using computational methods like metabasin partitioning and eigenvector-following techniques. Notable contributions include studies on selenium glasses, fictive temperature models, and forbidden glass systems. He teaches advanced courses such as Particle Physics, Quantum Mechanics, and Galactic Dynamics.
Awarded multiple Excellence in Teaching Awards (2010, 2014, 2016) and recognized for pedagogical innovation at Creighton University (1999) and the University of Illinois (1991/1996), Loucks balances research excellence with educational impact. His work bridges theoretical physics and applied materials science, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to non-equilibrium phenomena.
