Emeritus Faculty

Dr. Robert E. Kennedy, Associate Professor and Dean Emeritus, was chairman of the physics department from 1973 to 1981 and 1993 to 2006. In 2006, Dr. Kennedy became the Interim Dean of the CAS. Dr. Kennedy retired in July 2008. Before this, Bob taught thermodynamics and statistical mechanics and courses in sound and music and Einstein. His research is in the history and philosophy of physics. He studied at Notre Dame University.

Dr. Thomas H. Zepf, Professor Emeritus . After 40 years of service to the physics department and Creighton University, Tom retired at the end of the 2001-2002 academic year. Tom continues to remain active by contributing his services, among other things as principal writer and editor of the Physics Newsletter, president of the Creighton University Retirees Organization, and a member of the University Benefits Committee. Tom chaired the physics department from 1963 to 1973 and from 1981 to 1993. From 1975 to 1981 he was chief health professions advisor for the College of Arts and Sciences. Tom received Creighton University's Distinguished Faculty Service Award in 1987 and the Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1997. His research is in condensed matter physics and laser optics. Tom did his undergraduate studies at Xavier University in Cincinnati and his graduate studies at Saint Louis University.