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Brian Holloway is an Academy Professor in the Physics and Nuclear Engineering Department at the United States Military Academy (USMA). He holds a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology (2022), an M.S. in Applied Physics from the Naval Postgraduate School (2010), and a B.S. in Physics from Morgan State University (2001). Currently, he serves as the Director of the USMA Photonics Research Center and a Principal Investigator with the Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Research Group.
- Education
- Ph.D., Nuclear Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology (2022)
- M.S., Applied Physics, Naval Postgraduate School (2010)
- B.S., Physics, Morgan State University (2001)
Holloway's research focuses on characterizing point defects in nonlinear optical crystals using electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and optical absorption techniques. His work explores the impact of defects such as oxygen vacancies, selenium vacancies, and transition-metal acceptors on the properties of materials like LiB3O5, BaGa4Se7, and β-Ga2O3, with applications in photonics and semiconductor engineering.
His publications (2021–2022) address defect engineering in optical materials, emphasizing electron traps, doping mechanisms, and crystal characterization. Topics include Ag interstitial ions in Li2B4O7, Cu acceptors in β-Ga2O3, and Ni acceptors in β-Ga2O3, reflecting a consistent focus on defect analysis and materials science.
As Director of the USMA Photonics Research Center, Holloway leads initiatives in photonic materials and device development, fostering collaborations in atomic, molecular, and optical research. His work bridges fundamental physics and applied nuclear engineering, contributing to advancements in crystallography and semiconductor technologies.
