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Alexander Voinov is a Research Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences. He is affiliated with the Institute of Nuclear & Particle Physics and conducts experimental research at the Edwards Accelerator Lab on the Athens Campus.
His primary research interests lie in low-energy nuclear physics, with a focus on nuclear level density and gamma strength functions. These fundamental properties are critical for understanding nuclear structure and reaction mechanisms, particularly in the context of compound nucleus reactions. His work addresses long-standing challenges in measuring these quantities below the particle separation threshold, where they are experimentally coupled.
The research has significant implications for nuclear astrophysics, including reaction rates in stars and element formation, as well as for nuclear energy applications requiring accurate reaction cross sections. The data he investigates are essential inputs for Hauser-Feshbach model calculations used in both theoretical and applied nuclear science.
While no specific awards or publications are listed in the provided text, his ongoing research program suggests active engagement in the nuclear physics community. He utilizes modern experimental facilities and computational techniques to improve the precision of nuclear data, contributing to both fundamental science and technological applications.
He advises students and postdoctoral researchers in nuclear physics experimentation, though specific names are not mentioned. His work is likely supported by research grants from agencies such as the Department of Energy or the National Science Foundation, given the nature of accelerator-based experimental physics.
Alexander Voinov leads or participates in research teams at the Edwards Accelerator Lab, focusing on experimental campaigns involving gamma-ray spectroscopy and neutron-induced reactions to extract level densities and γ-strength functions.
