Mark Ho-Yeuk Cheung (PhD ’25) has received the 2025 GWIC-Braccini Thesis Prize from the Gravitational Wave International Committee and the Friends of Stefano Braccini in recognition of his outstanding PhD […]
Exploring nature from cosmic to quantum
With its world-renowned faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, the William H. Miller III Department of Physics and Astronomy combines the best aspects of a top research university with the more intimate learning environment typical of small liberal arts colleges.
- Degrees Offered BA, BS, BA/MA, BS/MA, PhD
- Major Physics
- Minor Physics, Space Science and Engineering
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PhD Program
Graduate students have flexibility in choosing their course of research and designing their path through the program.
Undergraduate
Whether your interest is in astronomy, condensed matter, particle physics, or plasma spectroscopy, you'll find state-of-the-art tools at your disposal.
Award-winning Faculty
Students have the opportunity to work with experts in a wide range of fields, even as undergraduates.
News & Announcements
Yahui Zhang and Corey Oses receive 2026 Johns Hopkins Catalyst Awards
Assistant Professor Yahui Zhang and Joint Assistant Professor Corey Oses have each received Johns Hopkins Catalyst Awards, an honor that is accompanied by a $100,000 grant, mentoring opportunities, and institutional […]
Erini Lambrides named 2026 Young American Scientist by Scientific American
Erini Lambrides (PhD, ’21) has been selected by Scientific American as one of 28 Young American Scientists named by the magazine for 2026. Scientific American employed a combination of expert […]