Faculty News | Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy

Graham Gibson and John Odell receive Special Recognition for Staff Awards for 2025.

Gibson and Odell receive Special Recognition for Staff Awards

Apr 13, 2026

Gibson and Odell are two of the nine Queen's recipients for 2025.

Prof. Kristine Spekkens from the Physics Department at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Prof. Spekkens wins First Year Teaching Award

Apr 13, 2026

Prof. Spekkens wins First Year Teaching Award Winter Term from Smith Engineering, selected by first year students.

The ocean, in Queen's Gazette article for detecting Chenkov radiation of neutrinos.

Using the Pacific Ocean to detect Cherenkov radiation from neutrinos

Mar 20, 2026

Professors Nahee Park and Ken Clark are involved in part of a global experiment to capture and study the elusive neutrinos.

Examining the Earth's Core

Feb 26, 2026

Geoneutrinos that help us understand the chemical composition of the planet.

Professor Emeritus Art McDonald holding his Physics Nobel Prize in the youtube video.

Dr. McDonald reflects on the decade since receiving the Nobel Prize

Dec 12, 2025

Watch the youtube video of Dr. McDonald's reflections since winning the Nobel Prize.

Professor Kristine Spekkens at Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Prof. Spekkens receives Tier 1 CRC Funding

Oct 24, 2025

Prof. Kristine Spekkens receives prestigious Tier 1 Canada Research Chair Funding.

A replica of Dr. McDonald’s Nobel Prize medal on display.

Decoding the Cosmos Celebration Event

Oct 21, 2025

Celebrating 10th year of Dr. McDonald's Nobel Physics Prize and renewed funding of McDonald Institute.

Professor Stephen Hughes of Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Professor Hughes named 2025 American Physical Society Fellow

Oct 14, 2025

For pioneering contributions to the theoretical understanding of light-matter interactions in semiconductor nanophotonics, nano-optics, and open system quantum optics.

Professor Stephen Hughes wins Graduate Mentorship Award

Professor Hughes wins 2025 FAS Award for Excellence in Graduate Mentorship

Oct 14, 2025

The graduate mentorship award honours faculty members in the FAS who have made outstanding contributions to promoting graduate student excellence through teaching, supervision, and mentorship at the graduate level.

A group photo in the BioSciences Atrium during the Women+ in Physics Canada (WIPC+) Conference

Pushing for equality at the WIPC+ Conference

Jul 30, 2025

Conference delegates had opportunities to network, explore career paths, and present research, while also discussing and learning about women in physics, equity, and inclusivity issues.

At Prof. Judith Irwin's retirement party.

Recently Retired Faculty

Jul 30, 2025

Congratulations to our faculty who have recently retired after many years of dedicated service to teaching and research.

Professor Marc Dignam and Professor Mark Chen at the 2025 Celebration of Service at Queen's University.

Our Professors reach Queen's Service Milestones

Jun 18, 2025

Prof. Chen and Prof. Dignam at the Queen's milestone service celebratory dinner.