John P. Millis, Ph.D Professor of Physics and Astronomy Education Ph.D., Physics and Astronomy, Purdue University B.S., Physics, Purdue University Introduction Associate Professor of Physics, Anderson UniversityChairman, Department of Physical Sciences and Engineering, Anderson UniversityConducts astronomical research at the VERITAS observatory Experience John P. Millis, Ph.D., is a former writer for ThoughtCo, where he contributed articles on space and astronomy for three years. He has taught physics and astronomy at the college level since 2001 and is currently the chair of the Department of Physical Sciences and Engineering at Anderson University in Indiana. He teaches a wide variety of courses while maintaining an active research program in high energy astrophysics.Dr. Millis's research focuses on pulsars, pulsar wind nebulae, and supernova remnants. Using the VERITAS gamma-ray observatory in southern Arizona, he studies the very high energy radiation from these dynamic sources to extract information about their formation and emission mechanisms. In 2010, he co-founded a small consulting business, Aurum Consulting, LLC, assisting with biological testing, chemical formulations, and product development. Education Dr. Millis received a Ph.D. in physics and astronomy and a B.S. in physics with a mathematics minor from Purdue University. ThoughtCo and Dotdash Meredith ThoughtCo, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is an award-winning reference site offering education content created by experts. ThoughtCo reaches 13 million readers each month. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from John P. Millis, Ph.D How Did Stars Get Their Names? Can Humans Hear Sound in Space? The Reasons for the Seasons The Origin of Our Solar System Is Warp Drive From 'Star Trek' Possible? Sun Facts: What You Need to Know The Composition of the Universe Learn about the Doppler Effect Are Astronomy, Astrophysics and Astrology All the Same? The Top 10 Most Massive Stars How Did the Universe Get Started? The Birth of Earth's Moon The 10 Closest Stars to Earth Journey Through the Solar System: Planet Uranus Supernovae: Catastrophic Explosions of Giant Stars An Introduction to Black Holes Which are the Largest Stars in the Universe? Radiation in Space Gives Clues about the Universe Biography of Neil Armstrong Magnetars: Neutron Stars With a Kick Does Life Exist Elsewhere in the Cosmos? How Long Do Stars Live? Could Matter-Antimatter Reactors Work? Amazing Astronomy Facts