Paul A. Heiney Curriculum Vitae

Experience

• 2021-present: Emeritus Professor of Physics
• 1993-2021: Professor of Physics
• 2004-2009: Academic Director, Benjamin Franklin Scholars Program University of Pennsylvania
• 1993-1998: Associate Chair for Undergraduate Affairs, Physics Department, University of Pennsylvania
• May 1991: Professeur Invite, Universite de Paris-Sud, Orsay, France
• 1987-1993: Associate Professor of Physics, University of Pennsylvania
• 1982-1987: Assistant Professor of Physics, University of Pennsylvania
• 1977-1982: Research Assistant, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Education

• 1982: Ph.D. Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Thesis: "Phase Transitions of 2D Atomic and Molecular Crystals," directed by R. J. Birgeneau
• 1977: B. A. Physics, College of Creative Studies, University of California at Santa Barbara
• 1973: Diplome annuel, Cours de Civilisation francaise a la Sorbonne, Paris

Honorary Societies

• 1980: Sigma Xi
• 1976: Phi Beta Kappa

Professional Societies

• American Physical Society (Fellow since 2001)
• American Association for the Advancement of Science
• American Chemical Society
• American Crystallographic Association

Honors and Awards

• 2016: Charles Ludwig Distinguished Teaching Award
• 2011: SAS Dean's Award for Innovation in Teaching
• 1984-1989: Presidential Young Investigator Award

Related Pages

• Publication list
• Official Penn Page
• Personal interests (main page)