Cornell University School of Applied and Engineering Physics

Cornell University School of Applied and Engineering Physics Our faculty members, their research groups, and the quality of our educational programs and graduates are all internationally recognized.

AEP creates and disseminates knowledge in intellectual areas at the interface between physics and traditional engineering or scientific disciplines, using the techniques, skills and principles commonly associated with physics. The School of Applied and Engineering Physics boasts one of the premier applied physics research programs in the world as well as the country's premier undergraduate enginee

ring physics program. The departmental faculty and graduate field members of Applied and Engineering Physics specialize in seven primary research areas: Atomic, Molecular, and Chemical Physics; Astrophysics and Plasma Physics; Biophysics; Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science; Nanoscience and Nanotechnology; Optical Physics, Quantum Electronics and Photonics; and Renewable Energy. Follow AEP on Twitter: twitter.com/CornellAEP

Sofia Pereira, a 2023 Cornell physics graduate, found her ideal path to a career by pursuing an M.Eng. in engineering ph...
04/28/2026

Sofia Pereira, a 2023 Cornell physics graduate, found her ideal path to a career by pursuing an M.Eng. in engineering physics.

Sofia Pereira, a 2023 Cornell physics graduate, found her ideal path to a career through pursuing an M.Eng. in engineering physics.

Alumna Judy Cha, Ph.D. '09 (applied physics) mentions how the $9.5 million investment from Cornell Duffield Engineering ...
04/02/2026

Alumna Judy Cha, Ph.D. '09 (applied physics) mentions how the $9.5 million investment from Cornell Duffield Engineering will allow the Cornell NanoScale Facility to expand its reach.

A $9.5 million investment in the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility from Duffield Engineering will position the facility for its next era of leadership in semiconductor research, education and workforce training.

Thank you to our Giving Day 2026 donors! We are grateful for your generosity.
03/13/2026

Thank you to our Giving Day 2026 donors! We are grateful for your generosity.

Tomorrow is Giving Day! Support the School of Applied and Engineering Physics, and join us in shaping a future where our...
03/11/2026

Tomorrow is Giving Day! Support the School of Applied and Engineering Physics, and join us in shaping a future where our research and students' talents create world-changing impacts.
https://givingday.cornell.edu/

The School of Applied and Engineering Physics celebrated David Muller’s election as a member of the National Academy of ...
02/25/2026

The School of Applied and Engineering Physics celebrated David Muller’s election as a member of the National Academy of Engineering on Monday afternoon with refreshments and a few words from Dean Lynden Archer, NAE class of 2018, who praised David for his innovation and technical skills as well as his ability to mentor and motivate students to be exceptional contributors. Other NAE members, Harold Craighead (2007) and Darryl G. Schlom (2017), as well as Héctor D. Abruña, National Academy of Sciences class of 2018, helped celebrate the event.

Congratulations to David A. Muller, the Samuel B. Eckert Professor in the School of Applied and Engineering Physics, who...
02/11/2026

Congratulations to David A. Muller, the Samuel B. Eckert Professor in the School of Applied and Engineering Physics, who has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering! He is being recognized for developing a new generation of electron detectors and reconstruction algorithms leading to the highest resolution electron microscope.. NAE members are among the nation’s most accomplished engineering leaders, and election to the NAE is one of the highest professional honors for engineers in the U.S. Congratulations to David Muller for achieving this prestigious honor.

Muller was honored for his contributions to developing the highest resolution electron microscope in the world.

01/22/2026

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