DENNIS C. HENRY, Ph.D.
Consulting Physicist
A Semi-Retired Consultant in the Fields of Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering
Contact Information
715 South Seventh Street
St. Peter, MN 56082-1435
507-931-2784 [9:30-11:30 AM Central Time, and by e-mail appointment]
www.dennischenry.com
www.dennischenry.com/dchenry.php
Dennis C. Henry, Ph.D., is a semi-retired consultant now providing limited services to previous clients and new clients seeking assistance on small projects (typically ten working hours or less) by e-mail and telephone. From 1980 to mid-2022 he provided scientific and technical services to manufacturing and service industries, railroads, utilities, government agencies, private institutions and individuals. He is a Life Senior Member of IEEE and the EMC Society of IEEE.
Dr.
Henry will consider requests for assistance with questions about
physics, applied physics and electrical engineering in certain areas.
Inquiries to determine the feasability and scope of the services
reqested and cost estimates are provided on a no-fee basis. See Vitae for Consultant's background
Copies of publications and presentations are available upon request to Dr. Henry, with several available at www.dennischenry.com/dchenry.php.
Consult's Education and Experience
Dr. Dennis C. Henry is Emeritus Professor of Physics at Gustavus Adolphus College, having retired in 2009 after 30 years of service, with 14 years as Department Chairman. He received the PhD in physics from the University of Iowa in 1978. His dissertation topic was "A Magnetic Susceptibility Study of the Alloy System SmPxS1-x". He holds the MS in physics from Purdue University and the AB in physics from Wabash College.
He taught the full range of courses, with regular offerings in electronics and instrumentation, electromagnetism and circuits, E&M theory, statistical and thermal physics, modern physics, physics of sound and music, and experimental modern physics. He developed and taught special-topics courses in magnetic measurements and materials, electromagnetic interference and compatibility, U.S. railroad history, and communications technology, among others. During schooling he worked in technical positions at 3M Company, Northern Pacific Railway Signal Department, Purdue University, University of Iowa, Hoosier Crown Corporation, Wabash College, and in his own electronics shop.
His research with students and in industry focused on magnetic shielding in pipes, electromagnetic interference, soft magnetic materials, railroad control systems and numerous proprietary technologies and inventions.
Professional, Technical, Historical and Honorary Society Memberships
Life Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) since 2016, Senior Member 2012, Member 1986
Electromagnetic Compatibility Society of IEEE since 1986
American Association of Physics Teachers (1966-2011)
Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Society inducted 1968
Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society inducted 1977
Delta Pi Alpha German Language Honor Society inducted 1965
Lexington Group in Transportation History since 1980
Spark Circle Member of the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting (2009-2022)
Audio Society of Minnesota since 2015
Current Member of Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association, Great Northern Railway Historical Society, Monon Railroad Historical and
Technical Society, Milwaukee Road Historical Association, Railway & Locomotive Historical Society
Revised July 30, 2023