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College of Science and Mathematics

Raymond Hall

Professor

Physics | (559) 278-8345 | Office: MCL 24 J-Wing | Student Support Hours: Spring 2026-TWTh 1:30-2:30pm or by appointment (Zoom or in-person)

rhall@csufresno.edu

Education

Ph.D., U.C. Riverside

Courses Taught

NSCI 4 - Science and Nonsense: Facts, Fads, and Critical Thinking
HONOR 103 -  Natural Sciences, Culture, and Human Behavior
PHYS 115 - Quantum Mechanics
The majority of my published research involved the DØ Collaboration (a 700+ member experimental particle physics experiment at Fermilab) which took place from June 1989 to 2010. A highlight of my participation included the discovery of the top quark, a fundamental particle of nature.

My current research centers on understanding best practices for teaching critical thinking and methodologies of science, and how to best assess student learning outcomes in these areas.


  • A precision measurement of the mass of the top quark (Cited: 300+), The DØ Collaboration (V.M. Abazov et al.) Nature 429 (2004) 638-642 https://doi.org/10.1038/nature02589