Christopher Bassey, PhD

Professor, Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics

Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 6532
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Biography

Christopher Bassey, PhD, has more than 20 years of experience teaching and conducting research in physics, and is a three-time recipient of the Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers award. His research interests include interaction of electromagnetic waves with living systems, dielectric spectroscopy, water measurements in porous media, and sensor developments for scientific and industrial applications.

Education

  • PhD, University of Ilorin
  • MSc, University of Ilorin
  • BSc, University of Calabar

Academic Area

  • College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
    • Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics

Expertise

  • Biomedical Instrumentation
  • Biophysics
  • Dielectric Spectroscopy
  • Engineering Physics
  • Medical/Health Physics
  • Sensor Development

Courses Taught

  • ENGR 101 – Introduction to Engineering
  • ENGR 281 - Statics
  • ENGR 282 - Dynamics
  • ENGR 284 - Materials
  • PHYC 115 - Physical Science for Teachers
  • PHYC 151 – Physics for Life Sciences I
  • PHYC 152 – Physics for Life Sciences II
  • PHYC 161 – Physics for Science and Engineering I
  • PHYC 162 - Physics for Science and Engineering II
  • PHYC 263 – Physics for Science and Engineering III
  • PHYC 361 – Electricity and Magnetism
  • PHYC 490 – Physics Seminar

Office Hours

Tuesday & Thursday 8:45 - 9:20 AM and Friday 11:40 AM - 12:50 PM