Phillip Russell
Research Interests
Utilization of ion and electron beam techniques for materials characterization and modification; semiconductor characterization; scanning tunneling, scanned probe, nanotechnology scanning electron and atomic force microscopy; microfabrication techniques using ion and electron beams, surface analysis.
Education
Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering,
University of Florida 1982
M.S. Physics, West Virginia University 1977
B.S. Physics/Education Appalachian State University 1975
Background and Research
Russell is teaching courses in modern physics and electron microscopy at Appalachian, and continuing his research related to optical electronics, including light emitting diodes (LEDs), solar cells and photo detectors, and semi-conductors. Russell also will work with other professors in the department to excite school-age students about science.