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Thomas E. Clark is a Professor of Physics at Purdue University's Department of Physics within the College of Science. He has held this position since 1988, previously serving as Associate Professor (1984–88) and Assistant Professor (1980–84). His research focuses on quantum field theory, elementary particle physics, renormalization theory, and supersymmetry, with contributions to higher-dimensional brane world models. He has received notable awards, including the Department of Energy Outstanding Junior Investigator Award (1981–84) and the Ruth and Joel Spira Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award (1996, 2001).
Education:
- B.S., Physics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1969
- M.S., Physics, New York University, 1974
- Ph.D., Physics, New York University, 1974
Professional Experience:
- Visiting Scientist, Max-Planck-Institut für Physik und Astrophysik, Munich, Germany (Summer 1985 and 1974–76)
- Visiting Scientist, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fall 1983)
- Postdoctoral Staff Member, Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (1978–80)
- Postgraduate Research Physicist, University of California, Berkeley (1976–78)
Teaching: Clark has taught advanced courses such as Quantum Mechanics I & II, Electromagnetism, and graduate-level topics like Quantum Field Theory and The Standard Model and Beyond. He maintains extensive lecture notes and course materials for these courses.
Awards & Honors:
- Recipient of multiple teaching awards, emphasizing his dedication to undergraduate education.
