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Dmitriy A. Dikin

Temple University, Northwestern University, Institute for Low Temperature Physics and Engineering, Academy of Science of Ukraine

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Dmitriy A. Dikin is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Temple University and the Manager of the Electron Microscopy Facility at the Temple Materials Institute. His expertise lies in advanced materials science, electron microscopy, nanotechnology, and experimental physics, with a strong focus on graphene-based nanocomposites, superconductivity, and nanoscale characterization techniques.

Dr. Dikin's research career began at the Institute for Low Temperature Physics and Engineering in Ukraine, where he conducted pioneering studies in superconductivity, Andreev reflection, and phase-slip phenomena in low-dimensional materials. His early contributions in this field, published in leading physics journals, provided critical insights into the fundamental properties of superconducting thin films and weak links.

Following his doctoral work, Dr. Dikin continued his research at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg in Germany before moving to Northwestern University, where he spent over a decade in the Departments of Physics and Astronomy, and Mechanical Engineering. At Northwestern, he played a crucial role in developing the field of graphene-based materials, contributing to seminal studies on chemically modified graphene and its applications in nanocomposites. His highly cited papers in Nature, Advanced Materials, and Carbon have shaped the understanding of graphene oxide and its potential in energy storage, structural reinforcement, and multifunctional materials. Additionally, his work on nanomechanics, nanowires, and scanning probe methods advanced the experimental techniques used in nano- and microscale materials research.

Since joining Temple University, Dr. Dikin has managed shared research facilities, providing expertise in electron microscopy, materials characterization, and analytical techniques. He collaborates extensively with faculty, students, and industrial partners, supporting projects in energy materials, structural composites, and next-generation coatings. His leadership has helped expand the capabilities of the Temple Materials Institute, serving researchers across engineering, physics, chemistry, and biomedical fields.

Beyond academia, Dr. Dikin is actively engaged in scientific consulting, leveraging his expertise to assist industrial clients in materials development, failure analysis, and advanced microscopy. Through his consulting work, he has provided critical insights into material performance, nanocomposite design, and battery component analysis for companies in the energy, defense, and biomedical sectors.

Dr. Dikin has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications, with an h-index of 39 and more than 40,000 citations. His most influential papers include:

"Graphene-based composite materials" (Nature, 2006) – One of the earliest works establishing chemically modified graphene as a fundamental building block for nanocomposites.
"Preparation and characterization of graphene oxide-based paper" (Nature, 2007) – A landmark study demonstrating the mechanical properties and processing of freestanding graphene oxide films.
"Synthesis of Graphene-based Nanosheets via Chemical Reduction of Exfoliated Graphite Oxide" (Carbon, 2007) – A widely cited paper on scalable graphene oxide synthesis and reduction.
"Coexistence of superconductivity and ferromagnetism in two dimensions" (Phys. Rev. Lett., 2011) – A critical work in mesoscopic superconductivity and magnetism.
"Evidence for charge-vortex duality at the LaAlO3/SrTiO3 interface" (Nature Communications, 2012) – A study revealing novel electronic properties at oxide interfaces.

Dr. Dikin remains committed to advancing research in graphene nanocomposites, superconductivity, and experimental materials science, while also mentoring the next generation of scientists through his academic and consulting work.

Employment

  • Temple University Research Associate Professor
    2023 - Present
  • Temple University Research Associate Professor
    2013 - 2023
  • Northwestern University
    1999 - 2013

Education

  • Institute for Low Temperature Physics and Engineering, Academy of Science of Ukraine Ph.D.
    ? - 1992

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Publications (131)