Chris Rudnicki

Visiting Assistant Professor

Offices, Departments, or Centers: Physics ,

Dr. Chris Rudnicki received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California-Riverside in 2023 after graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2017. His physics research aims to understand the optical and thermal properties of materials generally, but specifically plasmonic nanoparticles for photocatalysis during his PhD. Additionally, Dr. Chris is researching the intersection of science and public policy as well as broader science and technology studies. In his free time, Chris likes to do yoga, hike and hang with his dog Chompsky.

Education and Degrees

2023 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of California-Riverside
2019 M.A. Mechanical Engineering, University of California-Riverside
2017 B.A. Physics, Minor in Mathematics, Illinois Wesleyan University

Selected Publications

Rudnicki, Christopher, Stephen Exarhos, Crystal Mariano, Lorenzo Mangolini. “Spray pyrolysis of yttria-stabilized zirconia nanoparticles and their deification into bulk transparent windows”. Journal of Nanoparticle Research. Volume 22, 2020.
Rudnicki, Chris and Ryan Drover. “An Analysis of California’s Net Energy Metering Policy Proposals and Impacts”. University of California-Riverside Science to Policy 2022