Faculty News

Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Physics

Apr 23, 2025

Professors Park and Spekkens address gender gaps in physics and the goals to encourage and support women and gender minorities in the field in this year's WIPC+2025 conference. Conference is hosted at Queen's from July 22 - July 25.

Dr. Cooley appointed to a national expert panel for Canada's research infrastructure

Apr 01, 2025

Council of Canadian Academies names Prof. Jodi Cooley to a national expert panel to enhance Canada's research infrastructure.

Can dark matter be a lampshade for stars?

Mar 17, 2025

A paper chosen to be Editor's choice in the upcoming prestigious Physical Review Letters publication in April.

Prof. Bhavin Shastri is honoured with 2025 Sloan Research Fellowship

Feb 18, 2025

Professor Shastri receives 2025 Sloan Research Fellowship for his research contributions and cutting edge research in neuromorphic photonics.

Bhavin Shastri – CRC Tier 2 Chair in Neuromorphic Photonic Computing

Nov 19, 2024

Professor Shastri is recognized as an emerging leader in the research area of Neuromorphic Photonic Computing.

Bhavin Shastri featured in SN 10 Scientists to Watch

Sep 23, 2024

Professor Shastri's creation of photonic computers mimicking the human brain have key important advantages.

Prof. Shastri is inducted to the Royal Society of Canada

Sep 03, 2024

Prof. Bhavin is a Member of the College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists

Prof. Kristine Spekkens receives 2024 CASCA Executive Award

Jul 17, 2024

Prof. Spekkens has had a significant impact in enhancing research done by all Canadian astronomers.

Launching a balloon into the upper atmosphere

Jul 15, 2024

Dr. Nahee Park helps launch a balloon that will carry a cosmic ray detector nearly 40 kilometres above the ground. — Updates added

Celebrating employment Milestones at Queen's!

Jun 24, 2024

Professors Gooding and Lake are celebrated for their dedication and work in our department.

Faculty Members Awarded Additional Funding

Jun 24, 2024

Congratulations to our faculty!

Champions for Mental Health in our Department

Jun 13, 2024

Professors Noble and Vincent are awarded Champions for Mental Health.