Department of Physics

Adam G. Tournier, Ph.D.
Associate Professor

SC 320 McPike Science Building

Department of Physics
Lewis and Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL  62035

Voice: 618-468-4836
Fax: 618-468-7816
Email: atournie@lc.edu


Ph.D. Physics, University of Missouri, Rolla, MO. 2005.
M.S. Physics, University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO.  2002.
B.S. Physics, University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO.  2000.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Theoretical applications of quantum field theory to small signal sensors

  • Experimental testing and physical design optimization of sensing systems from the radio frequency to Terahertz frequency regimes

Experience and Background:
Dr. Tournier is an assistant professor of physics at Lewis and Clark Community College. While he completed his Ph.D. through the University of Missouri, Rolla, Dr. Tournier’s research projects included: RF and Terahertz frequency sensor optimization for the Army Research Lab; and contribution to ongoing research through DARPA and the ARO in cooperation with the MURI (Multi University Research Initiative) at the University of California, Santa Barbara . Dr. Tournier spent 10 years working as a carpenter, contractor and machinist prior to and during the completion of his graduate Education. His fabricating and construction experience lend a real world mind     set to theoretical exploration, and a well grounded and practical methodology for experimental research. Dr. Tournier’s current research interests include the theoretical Modeling of small    signal sensors, and the experimental optimization of sensing systems from the radio (RF) through terahertz frequency regimes.