Dr. James C. Petrosky, PhD
Professor of Nuclear Engineering
Research Interests
Dr. Petrosky has expertise in radiation effects on electronic devices, EMP, experimental design, radiation detection, and nuclear weapon effects. Dr. Petrosky's research spans narrow- and wide-band gap materials, using combinations of electrical, optical, and absorption spectroscopy to gain information on the damaging effects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. Experimental techniques include I-V(T), C-V(T), photoluminescence spectroscopy, Hall Effect, and Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy (EPR) and applications of measurement techniques in harsh environments/in-situ measurements and obtaining real-time data. Applications include electronic switches and actuators, RF/IR sensors, force transducers, and electronic controls for use in the space and nuclear weapons environment.