Research in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Dr. Barry L. Zink
Assistant Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Dr. Zink's research interests focus on using micro- and nanofabrication techniques to control and measure the thermal, magnetic and electronic properties of systems to study the fundamental physics of new materials and apply this knowledge for new technologies. Much of his recent fundamental work has focused on studying electronic, magnetic or vibrational states of amorphous solids. The current emphasis of Dr. Zink's research group is on two areas: measuring thermal transport and thermopower of thin films and nanostructures from 300 mK to above 300 K, and studying new physics and new applications of high resolution microcalorimeter x-ray and gamma-ray detectors. The possible applications of their work range from improved thermoelectric materials for solid-state power generation and cooling, to better tools to identify and control illicit nuclear materials.
Learn more about Dr. Zink's research by visiting http://portfolio.du.edu/ZinkLab
