Department of Physics
Dr. Chidi Okoro
Associate Professor of Physics
Faculty profile
About Dr. Chidi Okoro
Chidi Okoro teaches the upper-division physics core, including Modern Physics, Classical Mechanics, and Electromagnetic Theory. His research in condensed matter theory models electron transport in layered materials. He supervises senior capstone projects in computational and theoretical physics.
Dr. Chidi Okoro is a member of the Department of Physics in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- Condensed matter theory
- Classical mechanics
- Electromagnetism
- Computational physics
Contact
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 412
- Building
- Meridian Science Center
Fall 2026 office hours
- Monday & Thursday, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
In person, Meridian Science Center 412 - Wednesday, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom link posted in Canvas)
Also available by appointment. Office hours follow Faculty Handbook §5.3.
2026–27
Teaching
| Course | Title | Credits | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS 221 | Modern Physics & Quantum Phenomena | 4 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
| PHYS 310 | Classical Mechanics | 4 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
| PHYS 320 | Electromagnetic Theory | 4 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| PHYS 330 | Thermal & Statistical Physics | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
| PHYS 340 | Astrophysics & Cosmology | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
Department chairs make teaching assignments each year (Faculty Handbook §5.1). Multi-section courses have many instructors; the coordinator works with them on shared requirements, and your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.