About the Stony Brook Physics and Astronomy Department

Stony Brook Physics And Astronomy Department 2007 Photo


Contact Information

Peter Koch, Chairman
Pam Burris, Assistant to the Chair
Robert Segnini, Director of Laboratories
Sara Lutterbie, Business Officer
Richard Berscak, Building Manager
Maria Hofer, Department Secretary

Deane Peterson, Director of Undergraduate Program
Elaine Larsen, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Program
Laszlo Mihaly, Director of Graduate Program
Patricia Peiliker, Assistant Director of Graduate Program

Physics and Astronomy
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY 11794-3800
Phone: (631) 632-8100
Fax: (631) 632-8176

Campus generic email address:
firstname.lastname@stonybrook.edu


Department Hours:

Main Office:

  • M-F, 7:30am - 4:30pm
  • Closed noon - 1:00pm
  • Physics Building:
  • M-Th, 8:00am - 10:00pm
  • Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm
  • Sunday 9:00am - 10:00pm (only center South Plaza entrance door open)
  • These hours refer to the normal academic year, including summer semesters. Please keep in mind that generally the building is considered closed on major holidays. Other than the noted "open" hours, a building key is required to enter the Physics Building.


    Further Information

  • Undergraduate Studies: Astronomy
  • Undergraduate Studies: Physics
  • Graduate Studies
  • Research Activities
  • External Rankings
  • Alumni – please send updated information to Pam Burris
  • Giving/Donation
  • Directions to Campus
  • Map of Campus