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Dr. Sunil K. Karna |
| Title: Assistant Professor Phone: (936) 261-3143 Fax: (936) 261-3149 Email: skkarna@pvamu.edu Office Hours: MW 1 – 2 pm, F 10 – 11 am (by appointment)Curriculum Vitae: Dr. Karna |
Education:
Ph.D. in Physics, National Central University, Department of Physics, Taiwan, June 2011
M.Sc. Physics, Tribhuvan University, Department of Physics, Nepal, June 2003
B.S. Physics, Tribhuvan University, Department of Physics, Nepal, Dec 1999
Teaching Schedule: Spring 2024
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Days
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Room
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Time
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| PHYS 2326-P01-University Physics II | MWF | NSCI 303 | 11-11:50 pm |
| PHYS 2326-P05 – University Physics II | MWF | NSCI 303 | 12-12:50 pm |
| PHYS 2126-P81 – University Physics Lab II | M | NSCI 301 | 2-3:50 pm |
| PHYS 2126-P83 – University Physics Lab II | M | NSCI 301 | 5-6:50 pm |
| PHYS 2126-P84 – University Physics Lab II | W | NSCI 301 | 5-6:50 pm |
Teaching Schedule: Fall 2023
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Section
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Days
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Room
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Time
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| PHYS 1102-P81 – General Physics Lab II | W | NSCI 301 | 2:00-3:50 pm |
| PHSC 2126-P81 – University Physics Lab II | M | NSCI 301 | 2:00-3:50 pm |
| PHSC 2126-P83 – University Physics Lab II | M | NSCI 301 | 5:00-6:50 pm |
| PHYS 2326-P01 – University Physics II | MWF | NSCI 303 | 11:00-11:50 am |
| PHYS 2326-P05 – University Physics II | MWF | NSCI 307 | 12:00-12:50 pm |
Research Interests
Research: Novel Quantum Materials Discovery and their Characterization.
Dr. Karna’s research expertise and interests include the exploration of novel quantum materials and techniques, which significantly impacts the advancement of modern technology. His research activities include investigating strongly correlated quantum materials which exhibit emergent phenomena, e.g. complex magnetism, non-trivial topology, and frustrated spin systems. Dr. Karna has significant experience in operating and maintaining various instruments related to his work, such as the optical floating-zone furnace, the Quantum Design Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS), Magnetic Property Measurement System (MPMS), the X-ray Diffraction instrumentation (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), and more.