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John Wallin

Director, Computational and Data Science Ph.D. Program
Professor of Physics and Astronomy
College of Basic and Applied Sciences
Middle Tennessee State University
Office: WPS 206D
Office Hours: (Zoom or in-person by appointment only)
1301 East Main Street
MTSU Box 71
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Tel 615-494-7735 (office)
Tel 615-898-2130 (department)
Fax 615-898-5303

Email: John.Wallin@mtsu.edu
WWW: http://www.cs.mtsu.edu/~jwallin/
GITHUB: http://github.com/jfwallin

Research Interests

My research has recently focused on three topics:

  • We combine various computational and observational techniques to link numerical models with data in systems of interacting galaxies. This project aims to connect dynamical parameters associated with galaxy interactions (time since the collision, mass ratios, etc.) to star formation rates and morphology.
  • We harness crowd-sourced data to train neural networks in complex image identification tasks. The current project focuses on computational papyrology – the transcription and analysis of Ancient Greek manuscripts. In addition, this research focuses on how well machines can learn from imperfect data in a broader sense.
  • We develop and test mixed reality systems in post-secondary STEM classrooms. Currently, this involves creating a scriptable interface for MR, developing laboratory modules, and testing it in the STEM classroom.

Courses

  • Fall 2021

    ASTR 1030 - Exploring the Universe
  • Spring 2021

    COMS 7700 - Advanced Concepts in Computational Science
    COMS 7900 - Computational Science Capstone
  • Fall 2020

    COMS 6100 - Fundamentals of Computational Science
    ASTR 1030 - Exploring the Universe
  • Spring 2020

    PHYS 2021 - Physics Problems Lab II
    COMS 7654 - Professional Seminar
  • Fall 2019

    COMS 6100 - Fundamentals of Computational Science
    COMS 7700 - Advanced Concepts in Computational Science
    ASTR 1030 - Exploring the Universe