Nathan Kuwada

Academic Achievements

Dr. Kuwada received a BS with Distinction in Physics from the University of Washington, and a MS and PhD in Physics from the University of Oregon.

Research Highlights

Experience in experimental and computational biophysics, with primary focus on the mechanisms that lead to structure and organization in cells.

Publications

Publications with CWU undergraduates: 

A Flexible Laboratory Exercise Introducing Practical Aspects of Mean Squared Displacement, ABC Mantilla, NJ Kuwada, The Biophysicist 2 (1), 126-136 (2021) 

Nucleoid-mediated positioning and transport in bacteria, JR Kisner, NJ Kuwada, Current Genetics 66 (2), 279-291 (2020)

Courses Taught

• Phys 106
• Phys 181-183
• Phys 121-123
• Phys 289
• Phys 323
• Phys 351
• Phys 381-383
• Phys 451

Professional Memberships

Chair/Co-Chair of COTS-IDEA committee (2021-present), Chair of Faculty Senate ADI Committee (2024-2025). ESCALA certificate (2020).