Dr. David Marx
- About
- Education
- Awards & Honors
- Research
Current Courses
108.001College Physics I
109.001College Physics II
109.003College Physics II
109.004College Physics II
109.005College Physics II
109.006College Physics II
390.007Computational Research In Physics
207.001Energy And The Environment
287.007Independent Study
290.007Research In Physics
102.003Atoms To Galaxies
102.004Atoms To Galaxies
109.001College Physics II
109.002College Physics II
109.003College Physics II
109.004College Physics II
207.001Energy And The Environment
480.007Special Topics In Physics Education Research
Teaching Interests & Areas
Dr. Marx is continually seeking to improve his teaching methods to reach both non-scientists and future physicists alike. He was written several teaching supplements that are used by instructors all over the United States for both algebra-based and calculus-based introductory physics courses. He believes that courses should be taught as interactively as possible; and thus, was an early adopter and promoter of the clicker technology at Illinois State University. He is the recipient of the University Teaching Initiative Award, CAS Dean's Award for Teaching (Honorable Mention), 2018 Impact Award, and the Student Teacher's Association Teaching Excellence Award.
Research Interests & Areas
Dr. Marx is an experimental solid state physicist. His research program generally includes the synthesis and characterization of bulk, thin film, and nanocrystalline materials. Characterization includes structural, electrical, and thermal properties. Dr. Marx is currently focused on thermal transport in composites, energy conversion devices including photovoltaics and thermoelectrics, particularly those incorporating novel nanoscale technologies.