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CHRISTOPHER E. BASSEY

**** ****** ****.

Riverside, CA 92501

Tel: 951-***-**** (home),

270-***-**** (cellphone)

Email: ad2t9f@r.postjobfree.com or

ad2t9f@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (PDRF),

Departments of Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Biology, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada, 1995 – 2000.

Ph.D. in Physics,

University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, 1995

Specialization: Radiation Biophysics/Biomedical Instrumentation Dissertation Topic: Effects of X-Rays on Mammalian Tissues. Master of Science (MSc) in Physics,

University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, 1987

Major: Medical and Health Physics

Thesis Topic: The Design and Construction of a Densitometer for Radiologic Measurements Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Hons.) in Physics,

University of Calabar, Nigeria, 1984

Major: Engineering Physics

Project Title: Sign Discrimination for the Field Mill in Atmospheric Electric Field Measurements.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Professor of Physics, Department. of Mathematics and Physics, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 2011-2023.

Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics and Physics, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, 2007- 2011. Visiting Assistant Professor, Dept of Physics and Astronomy, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 2000- 2007 Laboratory Instructor/Teaching Assistant

Dept of Physics and Astronomy, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada, 1999 – 2000. PROFESSIONAL AND RESEARCH INTERESTS

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Development of Microwave Biosensors for Scientific, Medical and Industrial Applications; Dielectric Spectroscopy; Water Measurements in Agricultural Materials using Electromagnetic Techniques; Interaction of Electromagnetic Waves with Living Systems; Physics Education Research and Outreach Activities in Elementary thru High School. HONORS AND AWARDS:

• Alice V. Watkins Imago Dei Ethos Award, 2012. The award recognized those who play a substantial role in supporting underrepresented professionals at the university and advancing diversity in higher education.

• Faculty Mentor Travel Award from Federation of American Societies for Experimental

• Biology, Minority Access to Research Careers Program – 2002, 2012 and 2013.

• Who’s who among America’s Teachers, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2006-07.

• Medical Physics Foundation Travel Award –1997.

• World Bank-assisted Staff Development Award for University Academic Staff at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Victoria, Canada), 1995- 1996.

• International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) Federation Agreement Award, Trieste, Italy, 1988 and 1992.

• International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) Course Participants Award, Trieste, Italy, 1990.

PROFESSIONAL AND RESEARCH INTERESTS

Development of Microwave Biosensors for Scientific, Medical and Industrial Applications; Dielectric Spectroscopy; Water Measurements in Agricultural Materials using Electromagnetic Techniques; Interaction of Electromagnetic Waves with Living Systems; Physics Education Research and Outreach Activities in Elementary thru High School. STATEMENT OF TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

Effective learning could be achieved by a clear presentation of the subject by the teacher and a proper understanding and appreciation of the subject by the student. Proficiency in the subject and genuine interest in the success of the student needs to be demonstrated by the teacher. Willingness to learn and commitment to challenging work needs to be displayed by the student. Enthusiasm and passion for the subject shown by the teacher can be a source of motivation for the students. Under-prepared students should be assisted and encouraged by the teacher; however, quality must not be compromised. Active participation of students in both in-class and out-of-class activities enhance learning and I encourage them. I exemplify the above-mentioned qualities in my classes. I am strongly committed to excellence in teaching Physics courses at all levels. I believe that it is my responsibility to effectively communicate with the students to enable them to appreciate and understand the concepts of Physics and how these concepts apply in real life. My style is to project the importance of Physics in present-day technological advancements. My goal is to motivate the 3

students and equip them with the necessary knowledge so that they can develop critical thinking skills, confidence, and independence. This has been achieved through excellent lecture delivery, laboratory demonstrations, worked examples, a wide variety of practice questions and attending to students’ peculiar needs. I can effectively teach Physics courses at all levels. This includes courses at graduate, undergraduate and most elementary levels. I believe that students need to be challenged to bring out excellence in some of them. At the same time, physics needs to be presented in such a way that the first-time student does not feel intimidated. My attitude toward teaching is that of being a role model and a resource person to my students. I encourage student participation in both in-class and out-of-class activities. I work to make the students leave with a positive impression of physics at the end of semester. In addition to the student evaluations conducted by the University, I also evaluate student learning in the introductory Physics classes using pre and post conceptual evaluations such as Force Concept Inventory (FCI) and the Force and Motion Concept Evaluations (FMCE) to identify and correct areas that need improvements. I am fulfilled by the success of my students in professional exams such as Medical College Admission Tests (MCAT) or Graduate Record Exams (GRE) and in their chosen careers. I am familiar with the contemporary trends in Physics Education Research (PER) which promotes activity-based classes, with increased use of computer-based laboratories. COURSES TAUGHT IN THE PAST TWENTY YEARS

PHYC 490 – Physics Seminar

PHYC 452 – Modern Physics II

PHYC 451 – Modern Physics I

HDEV 402 – Humans and Scientific Inquiry

PHYC 361 – Electricity and Magnetism

PHYC 282 (formerly PHYC 302) – Dynamics

PHYC 281 (Formerly PHYC 301) – Statics PHYC 284 - Materials PHYC 263 – Physics for Science and Engineering III (Calculus-based), with labs. PHYC 161/162 – Physics for Science and Engineering I and II (Calculus-based), with labs. PHYC 151/152- Physics for Life Sciences I and II (Algebra-based), with labs. PHYC 110 – Physical Science PHYC 111 – Physical Science lab PHYC 101- Introduction to Engineering

PHYC 300 – Biophysics

PHYC 231 Intro to Physics and Biophysics I, with labs PHYC 232 – Intro to Physics/Biophysics II, with labs REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1. Bassey C. E. (2021), Open-ended Coaxial Probe for Dielectric Thickness Measurements. Biophysical Journal, Vol. 120, issue 3, 365a.

2. Bassey C. E. (2020), Helping Undergraduate Students to Understand the Connection between Physics and Biology, Biophysical Journal, Vol 118, issue 3, p 317a. 3. Bassey C. E. (2019), Teaching Biophysics in an Undergraduate Curriculum, Biophysical Journal, Vol. 116, issue 3, p449a.

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4. Bassey C. E. and M. C. Bassey (2018), Electronic Tongue Development Using Dielectric Spectroscopy, Biophysical Journal vol. 114, issue 3, p175a. 5. Bassey C. E. M. K. Claiborne, and K. Garcia (2017), Microwave Dielectric Properties of Conductive Liquids, Biophysical Journal vol. 112, issue 3, p305a. 6. Bassey C. E. and M. K. Claiborne (2016),” Microwave Dielectric Properties of Standard Liquids: Numerical and Experimental Data”, Biophysical Journal, vol. 110, issue 3, pp.170a.

7. Bassey C. E. and S. Cowell (2014),” Monitoring Diabetic Wound Healing with a Dielectric Probe”, Biophysical Journal, vol. 106, issue 2, pp.618a-619a. 8. Bassey C. E. and T. Vosecky (2014), “Cylindrical Coplanar Waveguides (CCPW) for Ice Detection” Proceedings of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers-Antennas and Propagating Society (IEEE-APS) International Symposium, Memphis, TN. 9. Bassey C. E. and S. Cowell (2013), Electrical properties of sucrose solutions for diabetic applications”, Biophysical Journal, vol. 104, issue 2, pp. 688a. 10. Bassey C. E. and T. Vosecky (2013), “Analysis of Cylindrical Waveguides for Dielectric Measurements”, Proceedings of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers- Antennas and Propagation Society (IEEE-APS) Inter Symposium, Orlando, FL, p1. 11. Bassey C. E., S. A. Mintah and M. C. Bassey (2012), “Microwave sensor for measuring the growth of biomaterials”, Biophysical Journal, vol. 102, issue 3, pp.721a. 12. Bassey C. E. and S.A. Mintah (2011) “Determination of contamination of Beverages using Dielectric Spectroscopy”, Biophysical Journal, vol. 100, issue 3, pp. 485a. 13. Bassey C. E. G. R. Simpson and S. A. Mintah (2011) “Coplanar waveguides for Material Characterization” Proceedings of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers- Antennas and Propagation Society (IEEE-APS) International Symposium, Spokane, WA, p1.

14. Bassey C. E. and C. A. Siguenza (2010), “Refractometry Measurements for Industrial Quality Control”, Biophysical Journal, vol. 98, issue 3, pp. 408a. 15. Bassey C. E. (2009) “Evaluation of Microwave Sensors for Landmine Detection”, Proceedings of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers-Antennas and Propagation Society (IEEE-APS) International Symposium, Charleston, SC, pp. 1-4. 16. Bassey C. E and C. A. Siguenza (2009), “Detection of Drinks Contamination Using Optical Refractometry Technique (ORT)”, Biophysical Journal, vol. 96, issue 3, p. 633a. 17. Bassey C. E. (2008), “Glucose Monitoring using Dielectric Spectroscopy”, Biophysical Journal. vol. 94, issue 2, pp. 577-578.

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18. Bassey C. E. and J. Barnard (2007) “Planar Transmission Lines for Soil water Measurements”. Proceedings of IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, Honolulu, HI. pp. 4268-4271.

19. Bassey C. E. and G. R. Simpson (2007) “Aircraft Ice Detection using Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) with Coplanar Sensors”. Proceedings of IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, Montana, pp. 1-6.

20. Bassey C. E. and G. R. Simpson (2006) “A Comparison of the Coplanar Waveguide and Conductor-Backed Coplanar Waveguide for use as Aircraft Ice Sensors”. IEEE-AP-S International Symposium 2006 USNC/URSI National Radio Science and AMEREM Meetings, Albuquerque, New Mexico, pp. 821-824.

21. Bassey C. E. (2006) “Microwave Biosensors for Dielectric Thickness Measurements”, Biophysical Journal, Vol. 90, January 2006.

22. Hook W.R., T.P.A. Ferre, N.J. Livingston, C.E. Bassey and S.S. Stuchly. (2005) “The Effects of Salinity on Accuracy and Uncertainty of Water Content Measurement.” Soil Science Society of America Journal. Vol. 68: 47-56, 2004. Erratum 69:31a. 2005. 23. Bassey C E (2001) “Dielectric Properties of Mammalian Liver Tissues exposed to X- Rays.” 45th Annual Meeting of Biophysical Society, Boston, Massachusetts, Biophysical Journal, Vol. 80, No.1, p. 145a.

24. Stuchly S.S. and Bassey C. E. (1998) “Microwave Coplanar Sensors for Dielectric Measurements.” Measurement Science and Technology (UK), Vol.9, No.8, 1324-1329. Available at www.iop.org/EJ/article/0957-0233/9/8/027/e80826.pdf. 25. Bassey C. E. (1994) “Determination of Diagnostic X-Ray Beam Quality”. West African Journal of Medicine, Vol.13 No.1, 24-27.

26. Bassey C. E., O. Ojo and I. Akpabio (1991). Repeat Profile Analysis in an X-Ray Department. Journal of Radiological Protection (UK), Vol.11, No.3, 179-183, 1991. Available at www.iop.org/EJ/toc/0952-4746/11/3.

27. Bassey C. E. and J. J. Fletcher (1990) “Densitometry in Medical Radiation Physics: A Nigerian Experience.” Nigerian Journal of Physics, Vol.3, 71-76, 1991.1 28. Bassey C. E. and J.J. Fletcher (1989). “A Simple Penetrometer.” Journal of Physics E: Scientific Instruments (UK), Vol. 22, No. 10, 882-883, 1989. Available at http://www.iop.org/EJ/toc/0022-3735/22/10

REFEREED BOOK CHAPTER PUBLICATION

Bassey C. E. and B. W. Van der Meer (2004). “Microwave Biosensors for Moisture Content Measurements”. Recent Research Developments in Biophysics, (S.G. Pandalai, Editor), Transworld Research Network, Trivandrum, India. Vol.3, pp. 247-265. 6

FUNDING AND RESEARCH GRANTS

Bassey C. E. – Principal Investigator. $1,000 California Space Grant Consortium (CaSGC) funding to support two undergraduate students for summer research experience, 2018. Status: Completed.

Bassey C. E. – Principal Investigator. $1,750 California Space Grant Consortium (CaSGC) for Enhancing Undergraduate Education through Research Experience. 2016. Status: Completed. Bassey C. E. – Principal Investigator. $2,000 California Space Grant Consortium (CaSGC) for Developing Real Interest Very Early (DRIVE) for STEM. 2014 Status: Completed. Bassey C. E. – Principal Investigator. $2,000 California Space Grant Consortium (CaSGC) for Dielectric properties of pure and contaminated beverages and other solutions, 2012. Status: Completed.

Principal Investigator. $22,849 NASA/Kentucky Space Grant Consortium (KSGC) for Ice Detection Using Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) with Coplanar Sensors, 2006-2007. Status: Completed. Principal Investigator. $39,019 Kentucky NASA EPSCOR Grant for Development of Microwave Ice Detector, 2005-2007. Status: Completed. Principal Investigator. $12,611 NASA Kentucky Space Grant Consortium (KSGC): Ice thickness Measurements using Conductor-backed Coplanar Waveguide, 2005-2006. Status: Completed. CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

Bassey C. E. (2019), Understanding Interventions That Broaden Participation in Science Careers Conference, Baltimore, MD. March 2019.

Bassey C. E. (2018), Understanding Interventions That Broaden Participation in Science Careers Conference, Baltimore, MD. March 2018.

Bassey C. E. (2017), Next Generation Physics in Everyday Thinking Workshop, Faculty Online Learning Community (FOLC), Cincinnati, Ohio, July 21-24, 2017. Bassey C. E. (2017), Understanding Interventions That Broaden Participation in Science Careers Conference, San Antonio, Texas, March 2017.

Bassey C. E. (2016), Understanding Interventions That Broaden Participation in Science Careers Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 2016. Bassey C. E. (2015), Understanding Interventions That Broaden Participation in Science Careers Conference, San Diego, California, May 2015.

Bassey C. E. (2014), Understanding Interventions That Broaden Participation in Science Careers Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, May 2014.

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STUDENTS’ SUCCESS INIATIVES UNDER MY MENTORSHIP

Azusa Pacific University

I am a proven student-centered educator and has fostered personal and intellectual growth to prepare students for productive careers, meaningful lives and responsible citizenship in the United States and several countries around the global societies. I have also supervised more than 17 research papers, that they successfully presented at the conferences listed below. Thus, I have collaborated with many of my students to conduct research, present papers at conferences and publish journal articles. Sarah Mintah presented “Determination of Contamination of Beverages using Optical Refractometry,” Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS), Charlotte, North Carolina, November 10-13, 2010.

Sarah Mintah presented “Material characterization using Dielectric Spectroscopy,” 2010 Mathematics and Physics Research Day, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, November 2010. Cynthia Siguenza presented “Applications of Optical Refractometry in Industrial Quality Control” 2010 Common Day of Learning, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, March 2010. Sarah Mintah presented “Characterization of Dairy Products using Optical Refractometry,” 2010 Common Day of Learning, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, March 2010. Morgan Whiterabbit presented “Applications of coplanar waveguides in material characterization,” 2009 Mathematics and Physics Research Day, APU, Azusa, November 2009. Cynthia Siguenza presented “Detection of Gatorade Contamination using Optical properties,” 2009 Mathematics and Physics Research Day, APU, Azusa, November 2009. Ben Alexander presented “Soil water determination using Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR),” 2008 Mathematics and Physics Research Day, APU, Azusa, November 2008. STUDENTS’ SUCCESS INIATIVES UNDER MY MENTORSHIP

Western Kentucky University

Gregory R. Simpson and Christopher Bassey. “Application of planar waveguides as real-time aircraft surface icing sensors.” National Conference on Undergraduate Research, San Rafael, California, April 12-14, 2007.

Coty Elliott and Jason Wyatt “Microwave Ice Sensor Design II” Electrical Engineering Senior Project Presentation, WKU. Advisor: Dr. Chris Bassey. May 2006. Gregory R. Simpson and Christopher Bassey. “A Comparison of Microwave Coplanar Structures for Use as Dielectric Thickness Sensors.” Paper presented at the 36th Annual WKU Student Conference, Bowling Green, Kentucky, April 2006. Best Paper Award 2nd Place in the Physics and Astronomy category.

Coty Elliott and Jason Wyatt “Microwave Ice Sensor Design I” Electrical Engineering Senior Project 8

Presentation, WKU. Advisor: Dr. Chris Bassey. December 2005. Gregory R. Simpson and Christopher Bassey. “Three-strip Coplanar Sensor for Ice Detection.” Poster presented at the 35th Annual WKU Student Research Conference, Bowling Green, Kentucky, April 9, 2005.

John P. Culver. “Cellular Phones and Human Health,” Biophysics Mini-Project Seminar. WKU. Advisor: Dr. Chris Bassey, December 2002.

Elizabeth Vaught. “Dielectric Properties of Biological Materials” Biophysics Mini-Project Seminar, WKU. Advisor: Dr. Chris Bassey, December 2002.

Danielle Cataxinos. “Health Effects of Power Lines” Biophysics Mini-Project Seminar, WKU. Advisor: Dr. Chris Bassey, December 2002.

Sarah Heaton. “Radon and Human Health” Biophysics Mini-Project Seminar, WKU. Advisor: Dr. Chris Bassey, December 2002.

Steve Barrett. “Lasers and their effects on Biological Materials” Biophysics Mini-Project Seminar, WKU. Advisor: Dr. Chris Bassey, December 2002.

COURSES, CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

College on Methods and Experimental Techniques in Biophysics held at International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy (28 September - 23 October 1992). IV International Conference on Applications of Physics in Medicine and Biology, International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy (21 - 25 Sept. 1992). International Workshop on Physics and Modern Applications of Lasers, Dakar, Senegal (24 – 28, May 1991).

College on Medical Physics held at International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy (10 - 28 September 1990).

III International Conference on Applications of Physics in Medicine and Biology, International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy (4 - 7 September 1990). International Workshop on the use of Microcomputers in Science and Mathematics Education, Cape Coast, Ghana (27 December 1989 - 10 January 1990). College on Medical Physics held at International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy (10 October - 4 November 1988).

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Member, American Physical Society (APS).

Member, American Biophysical Society (ABS).

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Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). Member, American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT). Member, National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP). Member, Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists. Member, International Union of Radio Science (URSI)-Commission K: Electromagnetics in Biology and Medicine.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES

To the Discipline

• Reviewer, Institution of Engineering Technology Journal

• Reviewer, Soil Science Society of America Journal

• Reviewer, Current Science Journal

• Reviewer and Judge, Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students.

• Reviewer, US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Services.

• Consultant – NASA Glen Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio, 2004-2007.

• Supervisor at the Regional Science Olympics organized for High School students in Warren and surrounding Counties in Kentucky, 2004-2006.

• Member, Discussion Panel on Strategies for the Improvement of Biophysics Teaching at undergraduate institutions, Annual Biophysics Meeting, Long Beach, California, February 2005.

• Member, Symposium Committee, International Symposium on Electromagnetics in Biology and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan, April 2-4, 2001.

PROFESSIONAL REFEREES

1. Dr. Don Isaak

Professor Emeritus,

Azusa Pacific University

3049 Westridge Circle

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Phone: 805-***-****

Email: ad2t9f@r.postjobfree.com

2. Dr. Robert Dibie

Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

Office of Academic Affairs

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA 31033

Tel: 270-***-****

Email: ad2t9f@r.postjobfree.com or ad2t9f@r.postjobfree.com

3. Dr. Chinaka Domnwachukwu

Dean, College of Education

California State University

San Bernardino, CA 92407

Office Phone: 909-***-****

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