Dr. Grumbine joined the Saint Vincent College faculty in 2001 and is a Professor of Physics and chair of the Physics Department. His research interests include non-linear phenomena, granular media, computational condensed matter physics, robotics, and rocketry.
He is currently involved in research to determine how the friction interaction between grains in granular media produce the varied structures observed within granular piles by way of avalanches. This effort is directed to determine a theoretical foundation for the angle of repose of granular piles and has an impact avalanche prediction capability as well as a general theory for the origin of 1/f noise. This research includes both experimental and computational aspects.
Dr. Grumbine is also interested in model rocketry. His primary interest in this field is aerial photography with model rockets: both still (film and digital) images as well as video broadcast live from inside the rocket.
Education
BS, Comprehensive, Villanova University BS, Physics, Villanova University MS, Physics, Lehigh University PhD, Physics, Lehigh University
Courses
Introduction to Physics Introduction to Physics Lab It's Not Rocket Science It's Not Rocket Science Lab College Physics I College Physics II General Physics I General Physics II Physics I Lab Physics II Lab Classical Mechanics Optics Optics Lab Electrical Circuits and Electronics Electromagnetic Fields Electronics Electronics Lab Independent Study (various topics) Research (various projects)
Research Interests
Granular materials Condensed matter (adsorption) High performance computational physics
Selected Publications
A. J. Phares and D. W. Grumbine, Jr. ``Dimer Adsorption on a (100) Nanotube of Arbitrary Diameter, with First- and Second-Neighbor Interactions.'' Langmuir, 30, 6831 (2014).
A. J. Phares, D. W. Grumbine, Jr., and F. J. Wunderlich. ``Modeling adsorption on fcc(nnm) surfaces.'' The European Physical Journal B, 80, 311 (2011).
A. J. Phares, P. M. Pasinetti, D. W. Grumbine, Jr., and F. J. Wunderlich. ``Dimer adsorption on square surfaces with first- and second-neighbor interactions.'' Physica B, 406, 1096 (2011).
A. J. Phares, D. W. Grumbine, Jr. ``Evolution of the Adsorption Phases on (111) Terraces With Their Width.'' APS March Meeting, Baltimore, MD. (2016).
A. J. Phares, D. W. Grumbine, Jr. ``Monomer Adsorption on 6-Atom Wide Zigzag (111) Terraces.'' APS March Meeting, San Antonio, TX. (2015).
A. J. Phares, D. W. Grumbine, Jr. ``Low Temperature Energy Phase Diagrams of Dimer Adsorption on Square Nanotubes of Arbitrary Diameter.'' APS March Meeting, Denver, CO. (2014).
Grumbine, David W., Jr. ``360 Degree Immersive Rocket Video.'' Sport Rocketry, 61, 48 (2019).
Professional Memberships
Sigma Pi Sigma (Physics Honor Society) Sigma Xi (The Scientific Research Honor Society)
