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Bogdan Dryzhakov

R&D Associate

Bogdan Dryzhakov is a materials scientist in pursuit of groundbreaking semiconductor qualities through investigating the structure-property relationships in multifunctional material systems and expanding microscopy capabilities with in-situ magnetic and optical stimuli and probes. Inspired by world energy-related solutions through his PhD and undergraduate research, with expertise in ultrafast laser spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and optoelectronic device engineering. 

2025 Nanoscale Science and Technology Division (NSTD) Early Career Award – American Vacuum Society 

2024 Magnetic Interfaces and Nanostructures Division (MIND) Postdoctoral Award – American Vacuum Society 

2023 Volunteer of Distinction Honoree – UT Office of the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor  

2021 DOE Office of Science Graduate Research Program (SCGSR) Fellow– Oak Ridge National Lab. 

2020 Excellence in Service Award – UT Material Science and Eng. Department