James Buell
Professor & Department Co-Chair
Mathematics and Physics
Hunter Student Development Center
607-587-3649
BuellJF@alfredstate.edu
Education
- Ph.D Physics with emphasis in Astronomy, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1997
- M.S. Physics University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1992
- B.S. Physics Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 1983
Teaching Overview
- Physics 1024 General Physics I
- Physics 2023 General Physics II
- NASC 1043 Physical Science Survey
- NASC 1001 Astronomy I Lab
- NASC 1003 Astronomy I
Professional Experience
- 2004-present Assistant Professor ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï College
- 2000-2004 Assistant Professor Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK
- 1999-2000 Visiting Assistant Professor Black Hills State College, Spearfish, SD
- 1998-1999 Visiting Assistant Professor Texas A&M - Commerce, Commerce, TX
- 1997-1998 Concordia College, Moorhead, MN
Research
I am currently doing research on the evolution of late type stars (red giants), the origin of elements, and the chemical evolution of the galaxy.
Publications and Events
- Low and intermediate mass star yields.II: The evolution of nitrogen abundances, M. Gavilán1, J. F. Buell2 and M. Molla,
- Low and intermediate mass star yields: The evolution of carbon abundances, M. Gavilán1, J. F. Buell2 and M. Molla, A&A 432, 861-877 (2005)
- On the Origin of Planetary Nebula K648 in Globular Cluster M15, J. F. Buell, R. B. C. Henry, E. Baron, and K. B. Kwitter, ApJ 483, 837-842 (1997)
Service
- Currently CDR committee member
- 2005-2006 Faculty Workload Committee
Honors and Awards
- 2001 ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï Intentional Learner Grant