Dr. David Marx
Associate Professor
- About
- Education
- Awards & Honors
- Selected Research
Current Courses
PHY 108.001 College Physics I
PHY 108.002 College Physics I
PHY 109.001 College Physics II
PHY 109.002 College Physics II
PHY 109.003 College Physics II
PHY 109.004 College Physics II
PHY 390.007 Computational Research In Physics
PHY 270.001 Experimental Physics
PHY 270.002 Experimental Physics
PHY 287.007 Independent Study
PHY 400.007 Independent Study
PHY 112.001 Physics For Science And Engineering III
PHY 112.002 Physics For Science And Engineering III
PHY 290.007 Research In Physics
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.
Ph D Physics
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, Illinois
BS Physics
University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Scholarship Award
Red Tassel Chapter of Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society
2023
Impact Award
University College / Office of the Provost
2018
Outstanding College Service Award
College of Arts and Sciences
2018
Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching
Illinois State University College of Arts & Sciences
2007
University Teaching Initiative Award
Illinois State University
2007
Team Excellence Award
Illinois State University
2006
Excellence in Teaching Award
Student Education Association, Illinois State University
2005
Grants and Contracts
: Microscopic Analysis of Composite Materials
David T Marx.
Raytheon Corporation. January 2022 - January 31 2023
Semiconducting Superlattice Thermoelectrics
David Marx.
Center for Nanomaterials at Argonne National Lab. July 2010 - July 2012
Crystal Structure of Boron Carbide
David Marx, Shang-fen Ren.
Caterpillar Technical Center. January 2006 - July 2006
Book, Chapter
Electrical Conduction in Dispersed Phase Solid Polymer Electrolytes: the Dielectric and Electric Modulus Approach
Namrata Tripathi, Archana Shukla, Awalendra K Thakur, David T Marx.
(2023), Dynamic Processes in Solids, Elsevier
Oxide Thermoelectrics: a Review and Case Study
Namrata Tripathi, Archana Shukla, David T Marx.
(2023), Dynamic Processes in Solids, Elsevier
Journal Article
Electric Modulus and Conductivity Scaling Approach to the Analysis of Ion Transport in Solid Polymer Electrolytes
David Marx, Namrata Tripathi, Archana Shukla, Awalendra Thakur.
Polymer Engineering and Science, 60 (2), 297-305, (2019), https://doi.org/10.1002/pen.25283
Dielectric, Transport, and Thermal Properties of Clay-Based Polymer Nanocomposites
Namrata Tripathi, Awalendra K Thakur, Archana Shukla, David Marx.
POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE / Wiley, 58 (2), 220-227, (2018), 10.1002/pen.24549
Ion transport study in polymer-nanocomposite films by dielectric spectroscopy and conductivity scaling
Namrata Tripathi, Awalendra K Thakur, Archana Shukla, David T Marx.
Physica B: Condensed Matter / Elsevier, 468-469 (July 2015), 50-66, (2015), 10.1016
Ion Conduction mechanism in Solid Polymer Electrolyte: An Applicability of Almond-West Formalism
Namrata Shukla, Awalendra K Thakur, Archana Shukla, David T Marx.
International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 9, 7644-59, (2014)
Microscopic Modeling of Phonon Modes in Semiconductor Nanocrystals
Shang-Fen Ren, Wei Cheng, David Marx.
Springer-Verlag, Chapter 20, pages 485-536, (2009), 10.1007/978-3-540-49661-8_20
Microscopic Phonon Theory of Si/Ge nanocrystals
Wei Cheng, David Marx, Shang-Fen Ren.
Frontiers of Physics in China / SP Higher Education Press, 3 (2), 165-72, (2008), 10.1007/s11467-008-0019-x
Application of Fractals to the Contact of Carbon-carbon Surfaces
David Marx, Eng-Keng Khor, Tod Policandriotes.
Journal of Applied Physics / American Institute of Physics, 100 (12), 124913-22, (2006)
Measurement of Interfacial Temperatures during Testing of a Subscale Aircraft Brake
David Marx, Tod Policandriotes, Su Zhang, Jeremy Scott, Ralph B Dinwiddie, Hsin Wang.
Journal of Physics D / Institute of Physics, 34 (6), 976-984, (2001), 10.1088/0022-3727/34/6/320
Mechanical Properties of Carbon-Carbon Composite Components Determined using Nanoindentation
David Marx, Laura Riester.
Carbon / Elsevier, 37 (11), 1679–1684, (1999), 10.1016/S0008-6223(98)00239-5
Estimation of Heat Transfer Parameters using Pulsed Video Thermography Techniques
Manohar R Kulkarni, Robert P Brady, David Marx.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 327, 19-23, (1997)
Estimation of Heat Transfer Parameters using Pulsed Video Thermography Techniques
Monahar R Kulkarni, Robert P Brady, David T Marx.
ASME, ASME HTD (327), 19-23, (1996)
Magnetoresistance Studies of Spin-slip Transitions in Single Crystal Holmium
David Marx, Naushad Ali.
J. Alloys and Compounds / Elsevier, 207/208 (June 1994), 304-306, (1994), https://doi.org/10.1016/0925-8388(94)90228-3
Fabrication and Characterization of Superconducting (Bi, Pb)-Sr-Ca-Cu-O Thick Films on Sr-Ca-Cu-O Substrates
David Marx, Naushad Ali.
International Journal of Modern Physics B / World Scientific, 7 (1), 147-150, (1993), 10.1142/S0217979293000330
Metastable Behavior of the Superconducting Phase in the BaBi1-xPbxO3 System.
David Marx, Paolo G Radaelli, Bogdan K Dabrowski, Robert L Hitterman, Shiyou Pei, David G Hinks, James D Jorgensen.
Physical Review B / American Physical Society, 46, 1144, (1992), https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.46.1144
Other
Video Help for Cutnell & Johnson Physics
David Marx.
John Wiley & Sons, (2012)
Textbook, New
Energy: Connecting Earth and Everyone
David T Marx.
(2022), Kendall-Hunt
Presentations
Modified Angstrom's Method for the Measurement of Thermal Diffusivity on the Microscale within Carbon-Carbon Composite Materials
David T Marx, Mason S Cole.
March Meting of the American Physical Society, Las Vegas, Nevada, March 9, 2023
Microscale Thermal Diffusivity Determination in Carbon Composites
David Marx.
Special Webinar for United Technologies, Online, April 24, 2018
The Effect of Cross-Turbulence on Counter-Rotating Vertical Axis Wind Turbines
David Marx, Jasen Massey, Willam Heidorn.
Argonne Symposium for Undergraduates, Online, October, 2012
Three Omega Technique to Measure Thermal Diffusivity of Thin Film Materials
David Marx, Joshua T Hargraves.
Argonne Symposium for Undergraduates, Online, October, 2012
Piezoelectricity in Rochelle Salts
David Marx, Christopher M Legner, David A Reisinger.
ISU Undergraduate Research Symposium, Online, October, 2012
Examining Browning Motion in and Undergraduate Physics Lab Using Scattered Laser Light
Matthew Ware, David Marx, Brian Clark.
Illinois State University Undergraduate Symposium, Normal, IL, April, 2012
Examining Brownian Motion in an Undergraduate Physics Lab Using Scattered Laser Light
David Marx, Matthew Ware.
ISU Undergraduate Research Symposium, Normal, IL, April, 2012
Non-linear Nerve Simulation using an Electronic Circuit
David Marx, Sam Krueger.
ISU Undergraduate Research Symposium, Normal, IL, April, 2012
Nanostructured Thermoelectric Materials for Energy Applications
David Marx.
Physics Department Colloquium, Macomb, IL, April 29, 2011
Recruitment and Retention in the Physics Department at Illinois State University
David Marx.
New Faculty Workshop Reunion Meeting, Greenbelt, MD, November 7, 2010