Adjunct Assistant Professor
- BS, California State University San Bernardino, Physics and Mathematics (2011)
- PhD, Washington State University (2017)
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, Washington State University (2017-2020)
Dr. Mossman has been part of the USD community since 2021 teaching largely introductory physics for life-science majors, as well as physics for engineers and astronomy.
Areas of Expertise
Experimental Quantum Physics, Amateur Astronomy
Scholarly Work
Dr. Mossman works at the intersection of experimental ultracold atoms and fundamental quantum mechanics. His recent work has included a variety of topics in atomic Bose-Einstein condensates including: engineered potentials such as synthetic spin-orbit coupling and optical lattices, realization of the supersolid phase of matter, and nonlinear hydrodynamics including instability and soliton formation.
Dr. Mossman's research interests looking forward include investigating hydrodynamic properties of soliton gases from the perspectives of both experimental ultracold atoms and applied mathematics.
Areas of Interest
In addition to teaching core physics courses, Dr. Mossman leads a Living-Learning Community (LLC) astronomy course designed to engage students early in their college journey through immersive, experiential learning. Dr. Mossman oversees the university’s planetarium and telescope facilities, integrating hands-on observational experiences into his courses and spearheading a variety of public outreach activities.