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