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Randall Headrick serves as a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Vermont's College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. Based in Innovation Hall (Room E218, Burlington, VT), he holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania (1988) and maintains an active research program in experimental condensed matter physics.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, 1988
Professor Headrick's research focuses on experimental investigations of condensed matter systems, with particular emphasis on thin-film growth kinetics, etching processes, and real-time characterization of surface evolution. His work bridges fundamental surface science and applied materials engineering, utilizing advanced diffraction techniques to probe nanoscale dynamics during material synthesis and modification. Key methodologies include in-situ x-ray and electron diffraction studies under controlled growth conditions.
Analysis of his recent publications (2021-2025) reveals dominant themes in perovskite solar cell optimization, ion-beam nanopatterning of semiconductor surfaces, and organic thin-film dynamics. His research consistently employs synchrotron-based x-ray scattering to resolve transient phases and nanoscale phenomena during growth processes, with increasing focus on energy materials like halide perovskites and oxide semiconductors.
No scientific awards were documented in the provided source material.
The available information does not specify doctoral advisees or grant funding details, though his involvement in semiconductor education initiatives suggests curriculum development activities. His publication record indicates collaborative work with national laboratories for synchrotron experiments.
While not explicitly named, his research necessitates specialized laboratories for thin-film deposition (including pulsed laser deposition and sputtering systems) coupled with real-time x-ray characterization capabilities. His work on semiconductor engineering education implies connections to UVM's Certificate of Graduate Study in Semiconductor Engineering and Physics program.
