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Jeff Terry is a Professor of Physics and Materials Science and Engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology, serving as Vice President of Research. He holds dual affiliations with the Lewis College of Science and Letters and the Armour College of Engineering. Terry earned his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Chicago (1990) and his Ph.D. in Chemical Physics from Stanford University (1997). His research focuses on energy systems, radioactive waste management, radiation damage mechanisms, and synchrotron radiation techniques. He previously worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory on projects like the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) and served as Scientific Director of the Advanced Test Reactor National Scientific User Facility.
Research interests include biomaterials chemistry using synchrotron techniques, surface chemistry analysis, and electronic structure studies. His expertise spans electronic structure analysis, radiochemistry, and materials characterization. Terry’s work addresses challenges in energy storage, nuclear materials, and radiation effects. He has led interdisciplinary projects involving synchrotron-based experiments and advanced materials characterization tools.
As VP of Research, he oversees institutional research initiatives and collaborations. His team develops novel materials for energy applications and investigates radiation damage in nuclear systems. Terry’s contributions to the field include advancements in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) methodology and data analysis. He is affiliated with the Center for Synchrotron Radiation Research and Instrumentation (CSRRI) and has participated in high-profile projects like the Versatile Test Reactor (VTR) initiative.
