College of Arts and Sciences
Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Faculty
Alexander Govorov
Distinguished Professor
Athens Campus
Diabetes Institute
Nanoscale Quantum Phenomena Institute
Physics and Astronomy
Quantitative Biology Institute
Education
- Ph.D., Institute of Semiconductor Physics, Akademgorodok, Novosibirsk, Russia (1991)
Areas of Expertise
- Theoretical condensed-matter physics.
Biography
Govorov's research is in theoretical condensed-matter physics. He studies optical and electronic phenomena in nanostructures such as quantum dots, quantum rings, colloidal nanocrystals, and nanowires. Among other topics, his research involves many-particle and light-matter interactions at the nanoscale.
Govorov is collaborating with many experimental groups worldwide. His ideas about the physics at the nanometer scale are implemented in many experimental laboratories around the world.
In his spare time, he enjoys sports, meeting friends, and watching international movies.
Govorov is the recipient of the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award of A. v. Humboldt-Foundation, 2004 and several other international Awards.