Department of Physics

The Department of Physics offers diverse research in fundamental and applied physics, with opportunities for students to join internationally recognized projects through faculty collaborations.

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Featured News

Professor Edgar Bering Receives Statewide Physics Education Award

Honored by Texas Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers for decades of impact on teaching and student success.
University of Houston Physicists Break Superconductivity Temperature Record

Breakthrough sets the stage for future advancements, innovation in the field.
NSM Celebrates 677 Graduates at Spring 2025 Commencement

Ceremony recognizes student achievement and awards President’s Medallion to Memorial Hermann.
Global Impact: University of Houston Researchers Again Named to Prestigious Highly Cited List

Two UH researchers honored by Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers program for the broad and lasting impact of their work from 2014–24.

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105Undergraduate Students
99Graduate Students
3Goldwater Scholars (’20–’21)

Featured News

Professor Edgar Bering Receives Statewide Physics Education Award

University of Houston Physicists Break Superconductivity Temperature Record

NSM Celebrates 677 Graduates at Spring 2025 Commencement

Global Impact: University of Houston Researchers Again Named to Prestigious Highly Cited List

Did You Know?