Laboratory of Macromolecular Systems

Department of Physics, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

 

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Radoslav B. Bogoslovov

 

Education

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (web page)

Department of Physics (web page)

     Degree: Ph. D. in Physics (December 2005)

     Degree: M. Sc. in Physics (August 2003)

     Cumulative GPA: 3.81

Awards and Scholarships:

     The President's Graduate Fellowship (2003-2004)

     Graduate Research/Teaching Assistantship (1999-2003 and 2004-2005)

     Graduate “GREAT Summer Assistantship” (2000, 2001, 2002)

 

1999 - 2005

Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" (Bulgaria) (web page)

Sofia, Department of Physics (web page)

Degree: M. Sc. in Engineering Physics

Specialization: Quantum Electronics and Laser Technique

Cumulative GPA: 5.0 on a 6-point scale

 

1992 - 1996

Professional memberships

·      American Physical Society (APS) (since 1999) (web page)

Publications

·  R. Bogoslovov; Effects of temperature and dissolved LiClO4 on the viscoelastic and dynamic properties of poly(ethylene oxide), (PEO) melts, Dissertation, Graduate College, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, December 2005
Abstract, Full Text (PDF, 1,540Kb)

·  R. B. Bogoslovov, D. P. Shelton, J. C. Selser, G. Piet, and S. Peng; Versatile fiber-coupled system for simultaneous photon correlation spectroscopy and Fabry–Perot interferometry, Review of Scientific Instruments, Volume 75, Issue 10, pp. 3216-3223, October 2004
Abstract, Full Text (PDF, 704Kb)

·  S. Peng, J. C. Selser, R. Bogoslovov, G. Piet; An investigation of a sol-gel/melt transition: The poly(ethylene oxide)/methanol/LiClO4 system, The Journal of Chemical Physics, Volume 120, Issue 18, pp. 8841-8852, May 2004
Abstract, Full Text (PDF, 214Kb)

·  R. Bogoslovov; A Study of the Effects of LiClO4 on Poly(ethylene oxide), (PEO) Melt Dynamic Behavior Using Fabry-Perot Interferometry, Thesis, Graduate College, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, August 2003
Abstract (PDF, 12Kb), Full Text (PDF, 2613Kb), Presentation (HTML)

·  Walter R.; Selser J. C.; Smith M.; Bogoslovov R.; Piet G.; Network viscoelastic behavior in poly(ethylene oxide) melts: effects of temperature and dissolved LiClO4 on the network structure and dynamic behavior, Journal of Chemical Physics, July 2002, Vol. 117, No. 1 pp. 417-440
Abstract, Full Text (PDF, 210Kb)

·    Walter R.; Walkenhorst R.; Smith M.; Selser J. C.; Piet G.;  Bogoslovov R. The role of polymer melt viscoelastic network behavior in lithium ion transport for PEO melt/LiClO4 SPEs: the "wet gel" model, Journal of Power Sources, August 2000, Vol. 89, No. 2, pp. 168-175
Abstract, Full Text (PDF, 220Kb)

 

Conferences

· R. Bogoslovov, J. C. Selser, S. Peng, G. Piet; Effects of temperature and dissolved LiClO4 on the viscoelastic and dynamic properties of poly(ethylene oxide), (PEO) melts, poster presented at the APS March Meeting, March 20–25, 2005, Los Angeles, CA
Abstract (PDF, 8Kb);  Poster (PDF, 567Kb)

· S. Peng, J. C. Selser, R. Bogoslovov, Greg Piet; A Light Scattering Investigation of a Sol/melt–gel Transition: the Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)/methanol/LiClO4 System, poster presented at the APS March Meeting, March 20–25, 2005, Los Angeles, CA
Abstract (PDF, 8Kb);  Poster (PDF, 530Kb)

· J. C. Selser, S. Peng, R. Bogoslovov, G. Piet; Lithium/polymer battery electrolytes: the poly(ethylene oxide)/lithium perchlorate system, poster presented at the ACS National Meeting, March 13–17, 2005, San Diego, CA
Abstract (PDF, 9Kb);  Poster (PDF, 1046Kb)

· R. Bogoslovov, D. Shelton, J. C. Selser, S. Peng and G. Piet; Versatile fiber-coupled system design for simultaneous Photon Correlation Spectroscopy (PCS) and Fabry-Perot Interferometery, poster presented at the APS March Meeting, March 3–7, 2003, Austin, TX
Abstract (PDF, 11Kb);  Poster (PDF, 463Kb)

·  S. Peng, J. C. Selser, R. Bogoslovov and G. Piet; Light Scattering Investigation of a Sol/gel-melt Transition: the Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)/methanol/LiClO4 System, poster presented at the APS March Meeting, March 3–7, 2003, Austin, TX
Abstract (PDF, 19Kb);  Poster (PDF, 1448Kb)

·    Walter R.; Smith M.; Walkenhorst R.; Selser J.C.; Bogoslovov R.; Piet G. Network viscoelastic behavior in poly(ethylene oxide) melts: effects of dissolved lithium salt on the network structure and dynamics, Poster presented at the APS March Meeting, March 12–16, 2001, Seattle, WA
Poster (HTML)

 

Current Research Projects

·  Brillouin lignt scattering in PEO melts and PEO/LiClO4 solutions

·  Dynamic and static light scattering in PEO melts and PEO melt/LiClO4 compositions

·  Rheology, viscometry and thermal analysis of PEO melts and PEO melt/LiClO4 electrolytes

 

Computer Skills

·  Operating systems: DOS, Windows 3.x, 9x/ME, NT/2000/XP

·  Applications - Microsoft Office, Graphic software (Corel Draw, Adobe PhotoShop, etc.)

·  Mathematical and technical software ( Matlab, Mathematica, Origin, MathCAD, SigmaPlot, etc.)

·  Programming languages (C++, Fortran)

 

Language skills

Proficiency in English and Russian. Native in Bulgarian.

 

Work experience

UNLV – Physics Department (web page)

Las Vegas, Nevada

Research/Teaching Assistant

   ·  Research conducted at the Laboratory of Macromolecular Systems, including Brillouin light scattering (F-P interferometry), photon correlation spectroscopy (PCS), rheology and DSC/TG studies of poly(ethylene oxide), (PEO) melts and PEO/LiClO4 electrolytes. (web page)

   ·  Teaching Introductory Physics Lab

Spring 1999 - present

 

 

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