Faculty
The faculty physicists of Elmhurst College are top-notch professionals with wide-ranging areas of expertise, representing an excellent cross-section of diverse fields of study.
Their research interests, coupled with a scrupulous commitment to high-quality teaching, help students develop into fine scientists in their own right. Approachable and energetic, our faculty love to teach—in a friendly environment where they can work with their students as individuals.
Our exceptionally small classes and our convivial family atmosphere guarantee that you will get the personal attention you need to develop your full talents.
Full-Time Faculty
Venkatesh Gopal, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Physics and Chair
Brian C. Wilhite, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean, Curriculum and Programs; Associate Professor, Physics