Benjamin Frandsen

Benjamin Frandsen
Associate Professor
Contact
- Office: N345 ESC
- 801.422.2341
- benfrandsen@byu.edu
- physics.byu.edu/faculty/frandsen
Preferred Contact: Email
Fall 2026 Schedule
| Title | Time | Days | Room | Building | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics 191 | 12:00p - 12:50p | M | C215 | ESC | |
| Physics 291 | 12:00p - 12:50p | W | C215 | ESC | |
| Physics 321 | 2:00p - 2:50p | MWF | C215 | ESC | |
| Group Meeting | schedule varies, contact Prof. Frandsen | ||||
| Devotional | 11 am | Tu | MC | ||
| Colloquium | 4 pm | W | C215 | ESC | |
| Faculty Meeting (some weeks) | 11 am | Th | N288 | ESC | |
Research
Specialty: Condensed Matter Physics--Investigating the local structure and magnetism of advanced materials using particle beams of x-rays, neutrons, and muons at large-scale accelerator facilities.
Professional Bio
BS in Physics, BYU, summa cum laude, 2011
PhD in Condensed Matter Physics, Columbia University, 2016
Postdoctoral Scholar, UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 2016 - 2018
Assistant Professor, BYU, 2018 - 2024
Associate Professor, BYU, 2024 - present