Dr. Yochum is an applied physicist with interests in photonics, electronics, sensor systems, and nanotechnology. He is a firm believer in trying have fun while doing STEM. Some of his favorite teaching involves hands-on projects with students, especially designing, building, and testing sensor-based devices. If you are interested in pursuing physics at ɬÀï·¬, he would be happy to speak with you about our program and the success of our alumni.
Most recently, his research has focused on approaches to design novel sensor systems through a new approach to patterning nanostructured thin films. He is eager to include students in this interdisciplinary research so please reach out to him if you would like to collaborate on a project. Students would have the opportunity to develop skills in optics, lasers, automation, experimental design, data analysis, and more.
He co-authored a textbook, Instrumental Analysis, for Oxford University Press, with Rob Granger, Jill Granger, and Karl Sienerth. The text is a student-friendly approach to understanding the underlying theory, instrumental design, applications and operation of chemical instrumentation.
Prior to joining ɬÀï·¬ in 2020, he was a Professor of Engineering and Physics, and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Sweet Briar College. He led the Margaret Jones Wyllie’45 Engineering Program for more than ten years.
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