About Overview

Message from the Chair
Physics at The University of Texas at Austin has a long track record of excellence and innovation. As an alum myself, I can recall many of the legends who have walked these halls in our building: luminaries like Steven Weinberg, John Archibald Wheeler and countless others. Our current faculty now drive forward important initiatives for our century: in quantum materials science, particle physics research, cosmology, laser development and a lot more. We are a welcoming home for curious and exploring people, offering a Texas-sized presence for groundbreaking physics research and education.
Pablo Laguna
Department Chair, Physics, Professor
College of Natural Sciences, Oden Institute

History & Facts
Since its founding in 1884 as one of the first departments at The University of Texas of Austin, the Department of Physics has achieved many milestones, while serving as a hub for some of the most influential thinkers of our era.

Outreach Programs
The Department of Physics at UT is dedicated to fostering scientific engagement with the community through our diverse and impactful outreach programs.

Endowments
With investments from dedicated supporters of UT Physics, we are uniquely positioned to provide competitive opportunities for researchers at many levels to thrive at UT and make a difference in their work.

Community, Discovery & Impact at Scale
We believe in creating meaningful connections within our community, fostering curiosity-driven discovery in our unique place and changing the world through pursuits that offer impact at scale.

Faculty Recruiting
Join a team of innovative leaders and faculty advancing 21st-century fields like quantum materials science, particle physics, cosmology, and advanced laser development.

Contact
Contact the Department of Physics at The University of Texas.