Research Focus

Professor Kunchur’s research is in the fields of audio and acoustics (psychophysics, auditory neurophysiology, and audio engineering pertaining to high-fidelity sound reproduction) and in quantum phenomena at low temperatures (superconductivity, localization, etc.). He has received five research honors, which include being selected as a 'National Research Council Senior Fellow' and a 'Fellow of the American Physical Society'. He has given over 150 keynote and invited talks at international conferences and other venues. In addition to journals, his research is cited in textbooks, encyclopedias, and popular magazines.

Professor Kunchur is also active in science outreach and educational development. He has received 8 teaching honors, which include a 'Carnegie Foundation U.S. Professors of the Year', 'Governor's South Carolina Professor of the Year', and the 'George Pegram Medal for the Southeast United States'. He has served as a regional president for the American Association of Physics Teachers, given keynote speeches at commencements and convocations, and conducted teaching workshops at conferences and teaching-promotion centers.

Further information and details can be found under the 'Resources' link above.