Institute for Research in Electronics and Applied Physics

Welcome to IREAP

We invite you to take a look at our latest research, achievements, discoveries, expertise and events

About IREAP A Message from our Director

Paint Branch Lecture-2026

The Paint Branch Distinguished Lecture in Applied Physics-2026 Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:00 PM, 1101A. James Clark Hall

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Prof. Adil B. Hassam

Calabration of Life, Friday, November 20, 2026, 11 am, The Atlantic Building, Room 2324, 4254 Stadium Drive, College Park, MD 20742

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Dr. James F. Drake

Selected for the John Adam Fleming Medal of the American Geophysical Union (AGU)

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Dr. Gregory S. Nusinovich

July 18, 1946 - December 11, 2025

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Dedicated to research from the very beginning

IREAP was established with the purpose to introduce visibility into the world of applied physics with the mission to solve the world's problems by way of research and scientific innovations.

An institute born from two extraordinary colleges

IREAP is a joint institute of the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) and A. James Clark School of Engineering (ENGR) and works to support the research and sustained innovations of faculty from both fields.

News & Events

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Nov 5, 2026

UMD Faculty Recognized for Program Development

An engineering professor and MATRIX Lab researcher has been honored with an international award.

Nov 5, 2026

Celebrating Native and Indigenous Heritage Month 2026

Nov 4, 2026

AI’s Next Frontier: Dean’s Circle Spotlight

Oct 23, 2026

UMD to Lead Research on Shaping Intense Laser Light to Control...

An intense laser pulse from a 300-terawatt laser is injected into a plasma waveguide created by a Bessel beam to accelerate electrons to multi-GeV energies. The new UMD-led MURI project will explore how shaping laser pulses in space and time can advance p

Oct 5, 2026

Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month 2026

Rainbow banners in a the shape of a UMD M