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Faculty

Biswas, Tarun

Ph.D., Syracuse University

Associate Professor

Department: Physics & Astronomy
Office: SCB 114
Phone: (845) 257-3749
E-mail: biswast@newpaltz.edu
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Office Hours

MR	02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
W	03:00 PM - 05:00 PM