Michael Nofziger

Professor of Practice
Outreach Coordinator
Michael Nofziger Headshot

Meinel 412A
Wyant College of Optical Sciences
The University of Arizona
1630 E. University Blvd.
P.O. Box 210094
Tucson, AZ 85721-0094

Employment

  • Professor: The University of Arizona, College of Optical Sciences, 2012-present
  • Outreach Coordinator: The University of Arizona, College of Optical Sciences, 2008-present
  • Lecturer: The University of Arizona, College of Optical Sciences, 2004-2012
  • Instructor: The University of Arizona, College of Optical Sciences, 1999-2004
  • Senior Lab Coordinator: The University of Arizona, College of Optical Sciences, 1989-1998
  • Applications Engineer: Opto Power Corp. 1998-1999

Professional Affiliations and Activities

  • The University of Arizona: College of Optical Sciences, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Member
  • The University of Arizona: College of Engineering, Undergraduate Studies Committee, Member

Awards and Honors

  • The University of Arizona: College Award of Distinction for Undergraduate Teaching, 2005
  • The University of Arizona: Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award, 1990

Courses

  • OPTI 200
  • OPTI 201L
  • OPTI 201R
  • OPTI 202L
  • OPTI 380A
  • OPTI 380B
  • ENGR 102
  • UNVR 195A

Specific Research Interests

  • Optics education at the bachelor's degree level.
  • Curriculum development.
  • Design and fabrication of student laboratory experiments.
  • K-12 outreach programs.

Degree(s)

  • Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1995
  • M.S., University of Arizona, 1984
  • B.S., Denison University, 1981