PhD in Physics- Statistical Physics in Bethlehem United States | Lehigh University

Our research explores equilibrium and non-equilibrium fluctuations in gases and liquids, examines the formation and behavior of disorder in 2-D solids approaching percolation thresholds, and develops models for thermal transport in disordered metallic materials. The Ph.D. curriculum features foundational graduate-level physics courses to build broad expertise, specialized coursework aligned with each student's research focus, and dissertation research. Candidates transferring from other institutions may incorporate previous graduate coursework into their degree plans, which outline both academic preparation and dissertation proposals. Lehigh University's Physics Department provides undergraduate astronomy (B.A.) and astrophysics (B.S.) programs, along with B.A., B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in physics, plus summer undergraduate research opportunities. Research specialties span astronomy/astrophysics, atomic/molecular/optical physics, biophysics, computational physics, condensed matter, cosmology/general relativity/string theory, high-energy physics, nanoscience, nonlinear optics/photonics, plasma physics, soft condensed matter/complex fluids, and statistical physics.