Eric Gawiser, Ph.D.
Faculty Director
Bio
Eric Gawiser, Ph.D. is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the School of Arts and Sciences. He received an A.B. in physics and public policy from Princeton University and a doctorate in physics from the University of California at Berkeley. Gawiser studies galaxies, stars, and black holes and was named a Fellow of the American Physical Society for "exceptional accomplishments and leadership in the study of galaxy evolution and Cosmology." Gawiser is also an accomplished teacher and public speaker. He is dedicated to broadening research opportunities for Rutgers undergraduates, especially those who are members of underrepresented groups.