GROUP MEMBERS
PRINCIPLE INVESTIGATOR
Geoffrey M. Diederich (they/them)
Ph.D. in Physics, University of Denver 2019
M.Sc. in Physics, Bowling Green State University 2012
B.Sc. in Physics, Bowling Green State University 2009
Contact
Office: UMBC Physics Building, room 412
Lab: UMBC Physics Building, room 406B
Email: gdieder2@umbc.edu
About Geoffrey
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Geoffrey started their physics career at Bowling Green State University. After receiving a B.Sc. in physics, Geoffrey began an M.Sc., studying the optical properties of colloidal quantum dots under Professor Mikhail Zamkov. Geoffrey then went to the University of Denver to study ultrafast coherent spectroscopy under the supervision of Professor Mark Siemens. During this time Geoffrey was awarded outstanding teaching honors from both the university and the AAPT, as well as the University of Denver Graduate Education Dissertation Fellowship. After graduate school, Geoffrey moved to the University of Washington to work on 2D magnets under the supervision of Professor Xiaodong Xu. During their postdoctoral work, Geoffrey was awarded the ORISE Intelligence Community Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. Since August of 2024, Geoffrey has been an assistant professor in the department of physics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County where they run a group that combines cutting edge condensed matter and quantum materials research with state of the art optical spectroscopies. Outside of the lab, Geoffrey loves video games, synthesizers, noodles, and time spent with their partner and cats at home.
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS
You?
Curious, excited, and motivated researchers are always welcomed in the Diederich lab. We are a lab that embraces diversity in cultural background, personal identity, and thought. If you have recently received your Ph.D., or are soon to receive it, and are interested in the work we do, please contact Geoffrey and we can discuss open positions or opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you!
GRADUATE STUDENTS
You?
Curious, excited, and motivated researchers are always welcomed in the Diederich lab. We are a lab that embraces diversity in cultural background, personal identity, and thought. If you are currently considering options for graduate school and are interested in the work we do, please read the FAQ for prospective graduate students at the UMBC physics department and contact Geoffrey to discuss opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you!