Brandon R Brown

Brandon Brown pursued doctoral training in superconductivity and low-temperature physics, with postdoctoral work in science communication. Once at the University of San Francisco, he shifted his research focus to topics in sensory biophysics. Over the last ten years, his laboratory, his research students, and various collaborators have explored the electric and magnetic sensory abilities of a variety of creatures.

From 2004-2008, Brandon served as Associate Dean for Sciences, and during this time the University completed planning stages for the new Center for Science and Innovation. Today, when not teaching or conducting research, he continues to spread the word about this project to alumni and other groups in his role as Director of External Affairs for the College of Arts and Sciences.

Key Statements
"Ants are the new sharks." (2009)
"In planning a new facility, we hope to make unique mistakes." (2005)
"My research now includes stochastic, nonlinear administrative systems." (2004)
"I accept." (to tennis grudge match challenge of stellar yet overconfident senior, 2002)
"How can you not want to join that?" (in joining the committee on committees, 2001)
"Not optimal, but office hours are open." (in two inches of standing water, 1998)