Anton Malko

Anton Malko

Professor - Physics
Tags: Physics

Professional Preparation

Ph.D. - Physics
New Mexico State University - 2002
B.S. - Physics and Applied Math
Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology - 1998

Research Areas

Research Interests
  • Molecular/cell science, sorting in microfluidic environments, using optical tweezers
  • Photoluminescence spectroscopy of single semiconductor quantum dots
  • Single photon sources and single photon correlation spectroscopy
  • Femotosecond spectroscopy
  • Non-linear optics and spectroscopy of quantum dots and other semiconductor materials
  • Optical limiting devices, Nano-optics
  • Solid state physics, Laser physics
  • Fiber optics (hi-power fiber lasers & amplifiers)
  • Optical engineering

Publications

D. A. Bussian, A. V. Malko, H. Htoon, Y. Chen, J. A. Hollingsworth, and V. I. Klimov, Quantum Optics with Nanocrystal Quantum Dots in Solution: Quantitative Study of Clustering, Journal of Phys. Chem. C 113(6), 2241 (2009) 2009 - Publication
V. Troncale, K. F. Karlsson, D. Y. Oberli, M. Byszewski, A. Malko, E. Pelucchi, A. Rudra and E. Kapon,Excited excitonic states observed in semiconductor quantum dots using polarization resolved optical spectroscopy, Journal of Applied Physics 101, 081703 (2007) 2007 - Publication
M. H. Baier, A. Malko, E. Pelucchi, D. Y. Oberli, and E. Kapon, Quantum dot exciton dynamics probed by photon correlation spectroscopy, Physical Review B 73, 205321 (2006) 2006 - Publication
A. Malko, M. H. Baier, K. F. Karlsson, E. Pelucchi, D. Y. Oberli, and E. Kapon, Optimization of the efficiency of single photon sources based on quantum dots under optical excitation, Applied Physics Letters 88, 081905 (2006) 2006 - Publication
M. Merano, S. Sonderegger, A. Crottini, S. Collin, E. Pelucchi, P. Renucci, A. Malko, M. H. Baier, E. Kapon, J-D. Ganire, and B. Deveaud, Time-resolved cathodoluminescence of InGaAs/AlGaAs tetrahedral pyramidal quantum structures, Applied Physics B - Lasers and Optics 84, 343 (2006) 2006 - Publication
K. F. Karlsson, V. Troncale, D. Y. Oberli, A. Malko, E. Pelucchi, A. Rudra and E. Kapon, Optical polarization anisotropy and hole states in a pyramidal quantum dot system, Applied Physics Letters 89, 251113 (2006) 2006 - Publication
A. Malko, M. H. Baier, E. Pelucchi, D. Chek-al-kar, D. Y. Oberli, and E. Kapon, Correlated photon emission from semiconductor quantum dots grown in inverted pyramids, Physica E-Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures 26 (1-4), 194 (2005) 2005 - Publication
J. R. Schoonover, D. M. Dattelbaum, A. Malko, V. I. Klimov, T. J. Meyer, D. J. Styers-Barnett, E. Z. Gannon, J. C. Granger, W. S. Aldridge, J. M. Papanikolas, Ultrafast energy transfer between the (MLCT)-M-3 state of [Ru-II(dmb)(2)(bpy-an)](2+) and the covalently appended anthracene, Journal of Phys. Chem. A 109, 2472 (2005) 2005 - Publication

Awards

Career Award - NSF [2014]

Appointments

Assistant Professor
University of Texas at Dallas [2007–Present]
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Los Alamos National Lab [2005–2007]
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology [2002–2005]
Graduate Research Assistant:
Los Alamos National Lab [1999–2002]

Projects

Competition between optical gain and photoinduced absorption in chemically synthesized quantum dots
2018–2018 A. Malko, A. Mikhailovsky, J. Hollingsworth, M. Petruska, and V. Klimov, Competition between optical gain and photoinduced absorption in chemically synthesized quantum dots, APS 2002 March meeting, Indianapolis, IN
Optical Gain and Stimulated Emission in Nanocrystal Quantum Dots
2018–2018 V. Klimov, J. Hollingsworth, A. Mikhailovsky, A. Malko, S. Xu, C. Leatherdale, H. Eisler, and M. Bawendi, Optical Gain and Stimulated Emission in Nanocrystal Quantum Dots, ECS (, San Francisco, CA).
Multiparticle interactions and optical gain in chemically-synthesized quantum dots
2002–2003 A. Malko, A. Mikhailovsky, J. Holligsworth, and V. Klimov, Multiparticle interactions and optical gain in chemically-synthesized quantum dots, CLEO/QELS, Long Beach, CA
Auger interactions and ultrafast carrier dynamics in nanocrystal quantum dots
2018–2018 V. Klimov, A. Mikhailovsky, S. Xu, A. Malko, and J. Hollingsworth, Auger interactions and ultrafast carrier dynamics in nanocrystal quantum dots, HCIS-12 (Santa Fe, NM).
Single-Photon Cascades from Semiconductor Quantum Dots Grown in Inverted Pyramids
2004–2005 A. Malko, M. Baier, E. Pelucchi, D. Oberli, D. Chek-al-kar, and E. Kapon Single-Photon Cascades from Semiconductor Quantum Dots Grown in Inverted Pyramids Quantum Dot 2004

Additional Information

Professional recognitions and honors (study, teaching, research, service)
  • Los Alamos Achievement Award, 2001, Los Alamos National Lab
Professional memberships
  • American Physical Society, Member, current
Other
  • 2007 - Current - Reviewer for professional journals such as: Physical Review Letters, Physical Review, Nanotechnology, Journal of Materials Science, Journal of Optics A, Physics Letters A, Small.
  • 2008 Current - Member of the graduate examination committee, Physics Department

News Articles

2 UT Dallas Researchers Receive Awards from NSF CAREER Program
2 UT Dallas Researchers Receive Awards from NSF CAREER Program Two UT Dallas faculty members recently earned National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Awards.
Dr. Anton Malko
, assistant professor of physics, and Dr. Leonidas Bleris, assistant professor of bioengineering, will each receive $400,000 in funding for five years of research into areas of renewable energy and genome editing technologies, respectively.
Malko’s award will advance his research in the development of new hybrid materials that could offer a versatile platform for optoelectronic applications. In particular, they show promise for the next generation of photovoltaic solar cells that will harness sunlight for use as an ecofriendly and renewable energy-generating technology.
Physicists Shine Light on Properties of Potential Solar Cell Material
Physicists Shine Light on Properties of Potential Solar Cell Material Research led by University of Texas at Dallas physicists has altered the understanding of the fundamental properties of perovskite crystals, a class of materials with great potential as solar cells and light emitters.

Published in July in Nature Communications, the study presents evidence that questions existing models of the behavior of perovskites on the quantum level.

“Our enhanced understanding of the physics of perovskites will help determine how they are best used,” said Dr. Anton Malko, associate professor of physics in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and a corresponding author of the paper.

Funding

Optical Characterization of MQW Structures
$62,087 - Industry proposal to FINISAR - Advanced Optical Components Division [2009–2010]
Tunable and Nonlinear Negative Refraction in Inverted Opal Photonic Crystals for Visible and Infrared
$366,643 - [2008–2011]