Department of Physics

Message from the Department Head

Department of Physics, under the College of Natural and Computational Sciences, launched an undergraduate program in physics in 2004 E.C. Since its establishment, the department has contributed much in fulfilling the country's manpower demands in various areas, particularly to educational institutions at different levels. Since Physics is one of the fundamental sciences that is concerned with the observation, understanding, and prediction of natural phenomena and the behavior of man-made systems, it deals with profound questions about the nature of the universe and with some of the most important practical, environmental and technological issues of our time. Now, there are 13 instructors,4 Laboratory Technicians, and one administrative staff in the department. Among 13 instructors,11 instructors are at work, whereas 2 instructors are attending their PhD program at different Ethiopian universities. Moreover, among 4 Laboratory Technicians,2 Laboratory Technicians are at work, whereas 2 Laboratory Technicians are attending their MSc and BSc programs at Wachemo University. Currently, in the department, 119 students are attending their studies in different programs. Among these,51 students are attending the Undergraduate regular program, 38 students are attending the Undergraduate Summer program,15 students are attending the Postgraduate (Master’s Degree) Regular program, and 15 students are attending the Postgraduate (Master’s Degree) Weekend program.

The curriculum in the Physics program has been prepared to guide students through well-established academic courses to produce efficient and productive citizens in the future. The ultimate goal of Postgraduate is also to help students to be critical thinkers and researchers in the area. Outstanding students are offered to work as teaching assistants in the department. The department has a lot of roles in accordance with the vision and mission of Wachemo University in establishing quality education and taking up scientific research programs in the university. Therefore, I am thrilled to represent this forthcoming department, which is dedicated to providing quality education, producing qualified manpower, conducting problem-solving research, and providing community services. I hope everybody will give constructive ideas for the raised questions in different directions and explore our department. Please visit our website and explore our department.

Thank you!