Physical Sciences
- Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Bachelor of Science
- Chemistry, Bachelor of Arts
- Chemistry, Bachelor of Science
- Physics, Bachelor of Science
- Engineering Science, Bachelor of Arts
- Benedictine University IIT Joint Engineering Program
- Engineering Science Program (3+2 Program)
- Pre-Engineering Transfer Program
- Chemistry, Minor
- Physics, Minor
Chemistry
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Engineering
Physics
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Faculty
Darya Aleinikava (2013), Ph.D.
Physics Laboratory Coordinator, Physics and Engineering
Associate Professor, Physical Sciences
Ph.D. 2012, Physics, Graduate Center, City University of New York
M. Phil. 2008, Physics, Physics, Graduate Center, City University of New York
B.S. and M.S, Physics, 2005 and 2006, Belarussian State University
Brooks Maki (2017), Ph.D.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Associate Professor, Physical Sciences
Ph. D. 2009, Northwestern University
B. A. 2004, Gustavus Adolphus College
Timothy Marin (2003), Ph.D.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Professor, Physical Sciences
Ph.D. 2001, Northwestern University
M.S. 1997, Northwestern University
B.S. 1996, Benedictine University
Cheryl Mascarenhas (2003), Ph.D.
Dean, College of Science & Health, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Professor, Physical Sciences
Ph.D. 2002, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.S. 1997, Bridgewater College
Rosemary Rakers (2017), Ph.D.
Chemical Hygiene Officer, General Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator, Chemistry
Assistant Professor, Physical Sciences
Ph.D. 2008, Chemistry, Northern Illinois University
B.A. 1994, Chemistry, Trinity Christian College.
Niina Ronkainen (2004), Ph.D.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Professor, Physical Sciences
Ph.D. 2003, University of Cincinnati
B.S. 1997, Butler University
David Rubush (2014), Ph.D.
Chemistry Program Director, Organic Chemistry Laboratry Coordinator, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Associate Professor, Physical Sciences
Ph.D. Chemistry, 2012, Colorado State University
B.S. Chemistry, 2006, Calvin University
Matthew Wiesner (2016), Ph.D.
Physics and Engineering
Associate Professor, Physical Sciences
Ph.D. 2014, Northern Illinois University
M.A. 2010, Northern Illinois University
M.A., 2007, Marquette University
B.S., 2003, Marquette University
Andrew Wig (2005), Ph.D.
Department Chair Physical Sciences, Program Director Physics and Engineering, Laser/Radiation Safety Officer, Physics and Engineering
Professor, Physical Sciences
Ph. D. 2000, Physics, University of Tennessee
M. S. 1995, Physics, University of Tennessee
B. S. 1991, Physics, North Park College
Faculty Emeritus
Joseph C. Bowe, Ph.D.
Physics
Professor Emeritus, Physical Sciences
Duane J. Buss, Ph.D.
Physics
Professor Emeritus†, Physical Sciences
Edward L. Ferroni, Ph.D.
Chemistry
Professor Emeritus, Physical Sciences
James J. Hazdra, Ph.D.
Chemistry
Professor Emeritus†, Physical Sciences
Ralph D. Meeker, Ph.D.
Physics
Professor Emeritus, Physical Sciences
David J. Rausch, Ph.D.
Chemistry
Professor Emeritus, Physical Sciences
Fr. William J. Shonka, O.S.B., Ph.D.
Physics
Professor Emeritus†, Physical Sciences
David Sonnenberger, Ph.D.
Chemistry
Professor Emeritus, Physical Sciences
John J. Spokas, Ph.D.
Physics
Professor Emeritus†, Physical Sciences
Rev. Cyprian Tomecko, O.S.B., Ph.D.
Chemistry
Professor Emeritus†, Physical Sciences
Wayne E. Wesolowski, Ph.D.
Chemistry
Professor Emeritus, Physical Sciences
E. Michael Winkler, Ph.D.
Chemistry
Professor Emeritus, Physical Sciences
Lecturers
William R. Schubert, M.S.
Lecturer, Engineering Science
Mel Swieton, M.S.
Lecturer, Physics
Lawrence Zintek, Ph.D.
Lecturer, Chemistry
The lecturers listed are individuals who have been employed as instructors on an as-needed basis, within the last several years, to teach courses at Benedictine University. Instructors listed may not currently be employed by Benedictine University. The University is fortunate to be able to provide our students with part-time faculty whose experience, credentials and commitment to education add to the high quality of our resident faculty.