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Department Chair
Erik Hendrickson
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Physics and Astronomy Department
Professor
Chair
Phillips Science Hall 231
101 Roosevelt Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701

Dr. Hendrickson is the Chair of the Physics & Astronomy Department.  He currently teaches the introductory physics courses/labs for both majors and non-majors, but loves teaching across the entire curriculum.  He has recently worked with undergraduate students on research projects involving a cloud chamber and an acoustic levitator.

Faculty and Staff
Jim Rybicki
Physics and Astronomy Department
Professor
Phillips Hall 237
101 Roosevelt Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Fall 2024:
Mondays 2:00-4:00pm
Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm
Wednesdays 2:00-4:00pm
Fridays by appointment

Dr. Rybicki's research focuses on organic electronic and spintronics. Organic electronics examines how carbon-based devices can be used as next-generation sensors, light emitting diodes, and solar cells. Spintronics investigates how the spin of the electron can be used to transmit signals. This provides student collaborators the opportunity to learn how to fabricate, characterize, and model device behavior. 

Singla
Physics and Astronomy Department
Assistant Professor
Phillips Science Hall 233
101 Roosevelt Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701

Dr. Singla develops robotics, teleoperation, and soft robotic systems for assistive technology and human–robot interaction. At UW–Eau Claire, he looks forward to working with students to design innovative solutions that improve accessibility and make a lasting impact.

Dylan R. Weaver
he/him/his
Physics and Astronomy Department
Assistant Professor
Phillips Science Hall 239
Fall 2025:
Tue 10:00-12:30 AM
Wed 2:00-4:00 PM
Appointment times available on Canvas.
Walk-ins are always welcome!

Dr. Weaver is a biophysicist who studies the dynamics and interactions between peptides and lipid membranes. He does this using both experiments and (occasionally) MD simulations. He believes that the best learning takes place outside the lecture and strives to offer multiple pathways for students to demonstrate what they've learned in their courses or in the lab.

Headshot of Dr. Bill Wolf
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Physics and Astronomy Department
Associate Professor
Phillips Science Hall 240
On sabbatical for 2025–2026 academic year

Dr. Wolf uses computers to model the lives and deaths of stars. He enjoys teaching topics across the physics and astronomy curriculum with an emphasis on using computation in problem solving and visualization.

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Physics and Astronomy Department

Phillips Science Hall 230
101 Roosevelt Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
United States