Jason Slinker

Jason Slinker is a Professor of Physics and Associate Department Head in the Department of Physics at The University of Texas at Dallas, within the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. He is also affiliated with the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the Department of Chemistry. He mentors the UTD Society of Physics Students and serves on the International Advisory Board of ChemPlusChem.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Applied and Engineering Physics, Cornell University (2007)
• M.S. in Applied and Engineering Physics, Cornell University (2006)
• B.S. in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (Triple Major, GPA: 4.0), Southern Nazarene University (2001)

Dr. Slinker's research spans optoelectronics from mixed conductors, electrochemistry of perovskites, electrochemical biosensors, and bioinspired molecular wires. His work leverages ionic and electronic conductivity to develop energy-efficient light-emitting devices, solar cells, and novel biosensors for disease diagnostics. He uses DNA-inspired systems for high-fidelity nanoscale electronic devices and studies doping and degradation mechanisms in perovskite materials.

His recent publications (2023–2024) show a strong focus on perovskite electroluminescence, DNA-based electrochemical switches, and quantum dot applications. These works emphasize material stability, efficiency, and novel device architectures, reflecting a trend toward practical, high-performance optoelectronic and sensing systems.

Scientific Awards:

• Jonathan F. Reichert & Barbara Wolff-Reichert Award for Excellence in Advanced Laboratory Instruction, American Physical Society (2025)
• Provost's Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring, UT Dallas (2022)
• Hyer Award, Undergraduate Research Mentoring, American Physical Society, Texas Section (2019)
• Institutional Improvement Award, The University of Texas at Dallas (2018)
• Hyer Award, Graduate Research Mentoring, American Physical Society, Texas Section (2014)
• Regent's Outstanding Teaching Award, University of Texas System (2014)
• Outstanding Alumni Award, Southern Nazarene University (2013)

Dr. Slinker has been actively involved in mentoring undergraduate and graduate researchers, recognized through multiple awards. He has secured significant research funding from the National Science Foundation and the Office of Naval Research. Current grants include projects on stable electroluminescent devices, REU programs in physics, high-precision characterization of bioinspired nanowires, and DNA-inspired nanoscale electronic devices.

He leads the Slinker Group, which focuses on mixed conductor optoelectronics and electrochemical biosensors. The group develops novel materials and devices at the intersection of physics, chemistry, and engineering, aiming to advance both fundamental understanding and real-world applications in energy and healthcare.