Born: Bethel, Vermont
Education:
Habilitation in Theoretical Physics, Bielefeld University, Germany (1978)
PhD in Theoretical Physics, State University of New York at Stony Brook (1971)
MA, Physics, State University of New York at Stony Brook (1967)
BA, Mathematics & Physics with Special Honors, University of Vermont (1965)
Diploma, High School Graduation, Bethel, VT (1961)
Certifications:
Habilitation, Bielefeld University (Venia Legendi); Registered in Germany and in Berlin
Career:
Physics Professor Emeritus, Researcher, Department of Physics, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton Campus, Hazleton, PA (2010-Present)
Associated University Professor, University of Bielefeld (1987-Present)
Professor of Physics, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton, PA (1992-2015)
Associate Professor of Physics, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton, PA (1986-1992)
Assistant Professor of Physics, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton, PA (1983-1986)
Privat Docent in Theoretical Physics, Bielefeld University (1978-1983)
Scientific Associate, Physics, Center for Interdisciplinary Research, Bielefeld University (1975-1979)
Heinrich-Hertz Stipendium in Theoretical Physics, Bielefeld University (1977-1978)
Scientific Assistant, Free University Berlin (1972-1975)
Instructor in Physics, State University of New York at Stony Brook (1970-1971)
Career Related:
Part-Time Professor, Pennsylvania State University (2010-2015); Member, Pennsylvania State University Senate (1988-1996); Professional Evaluator for Scientific Journals in Theoretical Physics including Physical Review and European Physical Journal; Lecturer, University of Paderborn, Germany
Creative Works:
Publications in Journals; Presenter, Numerous Professional Conferences; Lecturer, Many Professional Reports and Lectures including the Past Lectures in the Fulbright Program in Wroclaw, Poland and Zagreb, Croatia under the title “Condensation, Confinement and Conspiracy,” which is partially written as lecture notes
Military:
With, Reserve Officers Training Corps, University of Vermont (1961-1963)
Achievements:
Doctoral Thesis: “Field Theory on a One-Dimensional Magnetic Lattice”, which was presented to the Doctoral Committee of the Department of Physics at the State University of New York at Stony Brook on April 30, 1971, and officially presented by the Graduate College on June 6, 1971.
Habilitation Schrift: “Hadronic Matter as a Real Gas” was presented to the Faculty of Physics at the University of Bielefeld, Germany on February 14, 1978, with the provision of the “Venia Legendi”.
Awards:
Recipient, The Sparks Award, Pennsylvania State University (2021-2022); Inductee, Honor Roll for Extraordinary Excellence, Phi Beta Kappa (2021); Honoree, Sparks Circle of the President’s Club, Pennsylvania State University (2020-2021); Recipient, Outstanding Research Award, Commonwealth College, Pennsylvania State University (2005); Honoree, Rudjer Boskovic Institute, Croatia (2004); Recipient, Fulbright Award, University of Wroclaw, Poland (1997); Recipient, Heinrich-Hertz Stipendium (1977-1978); Fellow in Physics, State University at Stony Brook, New York (1965-1968); Recipient, Bausch and Lomb Award for Scientific Achievement in High School (1961)
Memberships:
Member, American Physical Society; Member, American Association of Physics Teachers; Member, Fulbright Association; Member, Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft; Member, Physics Department, Pennsylvania State University, Hazelton, PA; Member, American Mathematical Society; Member, Phi Beta Kappa; Member, Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society
Family:
Son of Manuel Southworth and Lucille (Shurtleff) Miller
United Life Together in Bielefeld (Verlobt): Carola
One Child
Political Affiliation:
Democrat
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who in America – 2009, 63rd Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who in America – 2005, 59th Edition (pub. 2004)
Who’s Who in America – 2004, 58th Edition (pub. 2003)
Who’s Who in America – 2003, 57th Edition (pub. 2002)
Who’s Who in America – 2002, 56th Edition (pub. 2001)
Who’s Who in America – 2001, 55th Edition (pub. 2000)
Who’s Who in America – 1999, 53rd Edition (pub. 1998)
Who’s Who in America – 1998, 52nd Edition (pub. 1997)
Who’s Who in America – 1997, 51st Edition (pub. 1996)
Who’s Who in America – 1996, 50th Edition (pub. 1995)
Who’s Who in America – 1995, 49th Edition (pub. 1994)
Who’s Who in America – 1994, 48th Edition (pub. 1993)
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Who’s Who in American Education – 2006-2007, 7th Edition (pub. 2005)
Who’s Who in American Education – 2004-2005, 6th Edition (pub. 2003)
Who’s Who in American Education – 1996-1997, 5th Edition (pub. 1995)
Who’s Who in American Education – 1994-1995, 4th Edition (pub. 1993)
Who’s Who in American Education – 1992-1993, 3rd Edition (pub. 1991)
Who’s Who in Science and Engineering – 2003-2004, 7th Edition (pub. 2003)
Who’s Who in Science and Engineering – 2002-2003, 6th Edition (pub. 2001)
Who’s Who in Science and Engineering – 2000-2001, 5th Edition (pub. 1999)
Who’s Who in Science and Engineering – 1998-1999, 4th Edition (pub. 1997)
Who’s Who in Science and Engineering – 1996-1997, 3rd Edition (pub. 1996)
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Who’s Who in the East – 2002, 29th Edition (pub. 2001)
Who’s Who in the East – 2001, 28th Edition (pub. 2000)
Who’s Who in the East – 1999-2000, 27th Edition (pub. 1998)
Who’s Who in the East – 1997-1998, 26th Edition (pub. 1996)
Who’s Who in the East – 1995-1996, 25th Edition (pub. 1994)
Who’s Who in the East – 1993-1994, 24th Edition (pub. 1992)
Who’s Who in the East – 1991-1992, 23rd Edition (pub. 1990)
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Who’s Who in the World – 2003, 20th Edition (pub. 2002)
Who’s Who in the World – 2002, 19th Edition (pub. 2001)
Who’s Who in the World – 2000, 17th Edition (pub. 1999)
Who’s Who in the World – 1998, 15th Edition (pub. 1997)
Who’s Who in the World – 1995, 12th Edition (pub. 1994)
Who’s Who in the World – 1993-1994, 11th Edition (pub. 1992)