Francis W. Starr
Professor of Physics
Physics, Exley Science Center, 2nd Floor 265 Church Street860-685-2044
Associate Director, College of Design and Engineering Studie
Physics, Exley Science Center, 2nd Floor 265 Church Street860-685-2044
Professor, Design and Engineering Studies
Physics, Exley Science Center, 2nd Floor 265 Church Street860-685-2044
Professor, Integrative Sciences
Physics, Exley Science Center, 2nd Floor 265 Church Street860-685-2044
Professor, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Physics, Exley Science Center, 2nd Floor 265 Church Street860-685-2044
Foss Professor of Physics
Physics, Exley Science Center, 2nd Floor 265 Church Street860-685-2044
Chair, Physics
Physics, Exley Science Center, 2nd Floor 265 Church Street860-685-2044
BS Carnegie Mellon University
MS Boston University
PHD Boston University
Francis W. Starr
The Starr group focuses on the emergent complexity of soft matter physics and biophysics. We combine computational and theoretical methods to explore lipid membranes, glass formation, DNA nanotechnology, polymers, and supercooled water. See the research page for more details. In Prof. Starr's group, undergraduates and graduates work side-by-side, emphasizing the connections of our work to those of our experimental collaborators.
Prof. Starr also leads the IDEAS program (Integrated Design, Engineering, Art & Society), which aims to prepare students for real world success at the intersection of design and engineering.
Academic Affiliations
Office Hours
Office hours change each semester. Contact me if needed.
Courses
Fall 2024
PHYS 567 - 01
Statistical Mechanics