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Brian Collins is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Washington State University. His research bridges experimental condensed matter physics, materials science, and synchrotron X-ray techniques to characterize carbon-based materials for flexible electronics and smart medicine applications. He develops novel X-ray methods to study nanoscale positional, chemical, and orientational order in organic solar cells and polymer nanocarriers.
- PhD in Physics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- MS in Physics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- BA in Physics, Gustavus Adolphus College
His interdisciplinary research focuses on:
- Organic solar cell nanostructures for renewable energy
- Synchrotron X-ray technique development
- Excited state dynamics in optoelectronic devices
- Polymer micelle characterization for medical applications
Recent publications highlight his work on ternary organic solar cell optimization, resonant soft X-ray scattering methodologies, and solvent-induced morphological control. His lab employs advanced facilities like:
- Computer-controlled physical vapor deposition
- Nitrogen-purged glovebox for thin film fabrication
- High-throughput optoelectronic measurement systems
Scientific recognitions include:
- Neville B. Smith Award at 2024 ALS User's Meeting
His research has secured major grants from the National Science Foundation (Grants #2349426, #2247711, #1626566) and the Department of Energy's Early Career Research Program (Grant #DE-SC0017923).
