Engineering

Samuel Tobler

Samuel Tobler

Samuel Tobler has been teaching physics at Utah Tech University since 2011. He enjoys helping students analyze how the world works through the language of mathematics.

Education

Ph.D., Physics

  • Arizona State University, 2011

M.S., Physics

  • Arizona State University, 2007

B.S., Physics

  • Brigham Young University, 2005

Courses

  • PHYS 1040 - Elementary Astronomy
  • PHYS 1045 - Elementary Astronomy Lab
  • PHYS 2210 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I
  • PHYS 2215 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab
  • PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II
  • PHYS 2225 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab
  • PHYS 2710 - Modern Physics I
  • PHYS 2720 - Modern Physics II
  • PHYS 3400 - Classical Mechanics
  • PHYS 4800R - Physics Research

EXPERIENCE

  • 15 years of teaching experience.

RESEARCH & INTERESTS

  • Surface physics processes on silicon surfaces
  • Eye-tracking for science education
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) imaging
  • Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) / Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) imaging

PRESENTATIONS

  • Chemistry and Physics 2023 SEM Calendar, Utah Tech University, December 2022
  • Chemistry and Physics 2022 SEM Calendar, Dixie State University, December 2021
  • Evaluating Gallium as a Catalyst for Silicon Nanodot Synthesis, Utah NASA Space Grant Consortium, 2021
  • Chemistry and Physics 2021 SEM Calendar, Dixie State University, December 2020
  • Resistivity of Nickel Silicide Thin Films, Utah NASA Space Grant Consortium, 2020
  • Chemistry and Physics 2020 SEM Calendar, Dixie State University, December 2019
  • Resistivity Measurements of Nickel Silicide, Utah NASA Space Grant Consortium, 2019
  • Chemistry and Physics 2019 SEM Calendar, Dixie State University, December 2018
  • Resistivity of Nickel Thin Films, UCUR, February 2018

CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS

  • Utah NASA Space Grant Consortium Annual Meeting, May 2025
  • Trailblazer Symposium, April 2025
  • Teaching and Learning Conference, March 2025

AWARDS & HONORS

  • UT STEM Outreach Award, Southern Utah STEM Awards, 2025
  • Best Research in VR Contribution, VR/AR Conference at SUU
  • Distinguished Faculty Finalist, 2024