Message from the Chair
Dr. Steve Robinson 
Professor of Physics
Office: Bruner Hall (BRUN) 227
Phone: (931) 372-3480
Email: sjrobinson@tntech.edu
I am extremely proud to serve as the Chair of the Department of Physics at Tennessee Technological University (TTU). The department prides itself in having developed an outstanding environment within which to pursue an undergraduate degree in physics. We have a high-quality, rigorous, degree programs that provide a firm grounding in the core areas of both classical and modern physics, as well as promoting the development of skills that are useful across a broad range of careers. This is confirmed by the excellent performance of our students on the ETS Major Field Test (MFT). Our alumni also overwhelmingly agree that attaining a B.S. in Physics from Tennessee Tech has provided them with a firm foundation on which to build a successful and fulfilling career.
I am also proud of our faculty members, who are firmly committed to their role as educators, and are also first-rate researchers, with expertise in various research fields. The department has a long-standing commitment to involve undergraduates in this research and has been nationally recognized for its efforts in this direction.
If you are looking for a high-quality physics degree program that will give you a great first step on your career ladder, then Tennessee Tech would likely be a good fit for you. More details about our program, and about the department, can be found on these pages. Also, please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.