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Dr. Robert Grimming

Dr. Grimming is an accomplished professional with a robust background in research, development, and technology management across the defense industry, academia, and military service. Dr. Grimming hopes to have a significant impact as a part-time faculty member at Valencia College by fostering student success through engaging instruction in physics.

Teaching Experience

- 2025 to Present - Adjunct Professor, Department of Science, Valencia College, Orlando, FL

- 2016 to 2018 - Adjunct Professor, Department of Electronics Engineering Technology, Valencia College, Orlando, FL

- 2014 to 2018 – Teacher, Laser Photonics Academy, Wekiva High School, Apopka, FL

- 2009 to 2012 – Assistant Professor, Department of Physics and Nuclear Engineering, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY

Education

- Ph.D. Optics, University of Central Florida, 2022

- M.S. Optics, University of Central Florida, 2009

- B.S. Electrical Engineering, United States Military Academy, 1999