Theodore O. Poehler

Research Professor

Theodore O. Poehler at Materials Science and Engineering

office (410) 516-8765

Research Interests

  • Solid-state physics, semiconductors, thin films, and optical lasers
  • Materials for optical information processing, storage, and sensing
  • Organic and polymeric materials under investigation for optical switching and storage applications
  • Artificially structured materials including semiconductor compounds of interest as sensors and lasers
  • Unique methods of measuring solids including polymers, composites, ceramics, and semiconductors

Classes

  • 510.611-612 Solid State Physics (Spring and Fall, 2007 and 2008)
  • 510.314 Electronic and Optical Properties of Materials (Spring 2008)
  • 510.418/618 Electronic and Photonic Processes and Devices (Fall, 2008)

Awards

  • Member, Tau Beta Pi.
  • Member, Eta Kappa Nu.
  • Member, Sigma Xi.
  • Gilman Fellow, The Johns Hopkins University, 1959 - 1961.
  • National Capital Award for Engineering, 1971.
  • William S. Parsons Visiting Professor, Johns Hopkins University, 1972-1973
  • 100 Best Technology Achievements of 1996, “All-Plastic Battery”, Popular Science
  • Distinguished Alumnus Award, Johns Hopkins University, 2003

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