Serkan Zorba

Professor Serkan Zorba serves as a Professor of Physics in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Whittier College, where he has held a tenure-track position since 2005 after initially joining as a visiting professor in 2004. His academic journey began with a B.S. in Engineering Physics from Hacettepe University (1997), followed by M.A. (1999) and Ph.D. (2004) degrees in Physics from the University of Rochester.

His research trajectory spans multiple physics domains with distinct evolutionary phases. Early work focused on organic semiconductor thin films (pentacene/perylene growth kinetics and electrical properties), transitioning to nanomaterials engineering (2009-2016) involving magnetic nanoparticles for optical modulation, liquid crystals, and plasmonics. Recent publications (2012-2023) reveal expansion into cosmological theory (dark energy/matter models) and physics-theology intersections, demonstrating exceptional interdisciplinary range from experimental condensed matter to theoretical cosmology.

Publication trends indicate a clear chronological shift: pre-2010 work centered on materials characterization using AFM and photoemission, 2010-2016 emphasized nanoparticle applications in optics, while post-2012 research increasingly addresses fundamental cosmological questions and philosophical arguments about divine existence. This evolution reflects deliberate expansion from laboratory-based nanotechnology to theoretical and metaphysical inquiries.

No scientific awards or honors are documented in the source materials.

While specific advising details remain undisclosed, his publication record shows consistent mentorship through co-authored student research. No institutional grants or dedicated laboratories are explicitly referenced, though his nanoparticle work implies access to nanofabrication and optical characterization facilities at Whittier College.