Mikhail Zamkov

Mikhail Zamkov is a Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), within the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a B.S. from Krasnoyarsk State University, Russia and a Ph.D. from Kansas State University, USA, with postdoctoral experience at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Kansas State University.

Research Focus: Zamkov's work centers on electronic and optical properties of semiconductor nanocrystals, particularly colloidal quantum dots and hybrid nanomaterials. His group explores synthesis, optoelectronic characterization, and integration of nanoscale devices, including interfaces with biological systems. Key areas include photocatalysis, exciton dynamics, energy transfer mechanisms, and suppression of Auger recombination to enhance lasing and solar energy conversion.

Recent Publications highlight quantum shells for stimulated emission, colloidal nanocrystals in scintillation, and two-dimensional electron-hole plasmas for tunable lasing. His research addresses photocorrosion challenges in nanocrystal-based systems and proposes ligand engineering and defect passivation strategies.

Scientific Recognition includes the 2019 Professor of Research Excellence Award (BGSU), 2017 Research Exemplar Scholar (Washington University School of Medicine), and the 2014 Olscamp Research Award for young investigators.

Students & Collaborators include Dulanjan Harankahage, Jiamin Huang, Divesh Nazar, and Amelia Dawn Waters, who contribute to experimental studies on nanocrystal solids, photocatalytic systems, and charge transfer phenomena. His group also investigates triplet exciton harvesting and nanocrystal assemblies for multi-electron reactions.