Hooshang Tahsiri

Lecturer, Fusion and Plasma Physics

Ph.D., University of California, Irvine, 1976
M.S., California State University, San Jose, 1970
B.S., California State University, San Jose, 1966

Location:
Office: Hall of Sciences (HSCI), Room 252

California State University, Long Beach
Department of Physics & Astronomy
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840-9505

Phone: (562) 985-5502 Office
Fax: (562) 985-7924
Email: htahsiri@csulb.edu

Webpage:
http://www.csulb.edu/~htahsiri/studyguide/

Research & Teaching Interest:
Plasma Physics, Fusion.

Research:
I have been involved in fusion research with the leader of the plasma group at UCI, Dr Norman Rostoker, in developing an alternative approach to fusion by producing a non- radioactive energy source. My theoretical work with other theorist on "Colliding Bean Fusion Reactor" at UCI resulted in European patents in 2003, and two US patents by the University of California Office of Technology Transfer in February and March 2006. The experimental work on this project is done in the fusion lab outside of UCI, and it is now on its second phase of its success. For additional information please refer to the posted documents next to my office, HSCI-252.

Teaching:
For in excess of two decades I have taught at CSULB and UCI the majority of courses offered in the Physics Dept curriculum including classes in Physical Science future elementary school teachers and GE students; Physics 112; astronomy; physics for non-physics majors; calculus based physics; and numerous courses in the upper and graduate physics. I was among the first in our department to use and introduce the symbolic algebra software program "Mathematica" to my upper division and graduate courses. I developed and used active websites for students in several courses long before Beachboard was available. I used the websites for students to access animated demonstrations of physical principles.

My main interest in teaching is how to successfully reach as many students in class without lowering the national standards of university teaching. In my opinion a highly proficient teacher has an intrinsic ability and desire to convey knowledge to others in a simple and coherent manner. Teaching is not only a profession, but also a lifestyle. A high percent of an individual's waking hours are devoted to thought on how to improve his dedication.