Sudha Srinivas Ph.D.
Physics
Acting Associate Provost and Professor of Physics
Office:
Room C 120, Academic Affairs
Phone:
(773) 442-5638
Email:
s-srinivas@neiu.edu
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
CV:
CV-Srinivas-2023.pdf
Country:
United States
Expertise
Computational Condensed Matter Physics, STEM Education and Higher Education Administration.
College Physics
University Physics
Modern Physics
Mechanics
Quantum Mechanics
Honors Introduction to the Sciences
Research Interests
The goal of my research in Condensed Matter Physics is to understand, at microscopic levels, the origin of the properties that make these materials useful in present and future technologies. In STEM education, I lead projects on improving student success in STEM, through pedagogical and student support initiatives.
Education
Ph.D. (physics), State University of New York at Albany, 1995
M.S. (physics), Pune University, (India), 1987
B.Sc. (physics), Miranda House, University of Delhi (India) 1985
Selected Publications
- Assessing Computational Thinking across a Pre-service STEM Curriculum, R. F. Adler, J. Hibdon, H. Kim, S. Mayle, B. Pines, and S. Srinivas, Education and Information Technologies, 28, 8051 (2023)
- A Multidisciplinary Approach to Incorporating Computational Thinking in STEM Courses for Preservice Teachers, J. Slate, R. Adler, J. Hibdon, S. Mayle, H. Kim, and S. Srinivas, Book Chapter, Integrating Digital Technology in Education, Ed. R. M. Reardon and J. Leonard, Information Age Publishing (Charlotte, NC, 2019)
- Retention and Student Success in STEM through a Mentoring Scholarship Program at an Urban HSI, S. Srinivas, P. H. Acioli, K Voglesonger, N. Nicholson, J. Hibdon, N. Wrinkle, and D. Rutschman, Proceedings of the Eighth Annual Mentoring Institute Conference, editor N. Dominguez, pg. 1154-1157 (University of New Mexico, 2015).
- Silver and Gold mediated nucleobase bonding, P. H. Acioli and S. Srinivas, Journal of Molecular Modeling 20, 2391 (2014).
- Experiential Learning of Classical Mechanics Through Molecular Dynamics, P. H. Acioli and S. Srinivas, Proceedings of the World Conference on Physics Education, Istanbul, Turkey, editor M. Taşar, p 385-396 (Pegem Akademi, 2013).
Background
- Acting Associate Provost, Northeastern Illinois University 2023-present
- Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Northeastern Illinois University (2022-2023)
- Acting Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Northeastern Illinois University (2017-2022)
- Associate Dean, College of Graduate Studies, Northeastern Illinois University (2017)
- Director, Student Center for Science Engagement, Northeastern Illinois University (2012-2014)
- Professor of Physics, Department of Physics, Northeastern Illinois University (2014-present)
- Associate Professor of Physics, Department of Physics, Northeastern Illinois University (2008-2014)
- Assistant Professor of Physics, Department of Physics, Northeastern Illinois University (2005-2008)