Department of Physics
Dr. Isabel Maldonado
Associate Professor of Physics
Faculty profile
About Dr. Isabel Maldonado
Isabel Maldonado teaches Classical Mechanics and Advanced Laboratory & Instrumentation. Her research examines nonlinear dynamics, hydrodynamic instabilities, pattern formation, and spatio-temporal chaos in thin fluid films and wetting layers. Prior to joining the Alkimi faculty, she conducted experimental mechanics and fluid dynamics research at Corwin University.
Dr. Isabel Maldonado is a member of the Department of Physics in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- Nonlinear dynamics
- Hydrodynamic instabilities
- Fluid chaos
- Experimental mechanics
Contact
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 259
- Building
- Meridian Science Center
Fall 2026 office hours
Dr. Isabel Maldonado isn't teaching in Fall 2026. Email to arrange a meeting.
2026–27
Teaching
Dr. Isabel Maldonado has no undergraduate teaching assignment in the 2026–27 catalog. For the department's courses, see the Department of Physics.
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.