Dr. Mark Biermann
Dean of the School of Natural Sciences, Professor
Office Location: Freimuth 217Phone: (765) 998-4734
Email: mlbiermann@taylor.edu
Academic Credentials
Ph.D., University of Rochester - Optics
M.S., University of Rochester
B.S., University of Rochester
Responsibilities
Dean of the School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Professor of Physics
Personal Information
Research and Teaching Interests
computational and theoretical studies of semiconductor devices and structures, including quantum wells, spatial light modulators, and semiconductor lasers; microfabrication; microclimates and other localized climate phenomena; undergraduate research and related pedagogy
Courses that I have taught include:
Orientation to Engineering
Cartoon-Based, Concepts of Physics
Freshman Seminar: Dr. Suess and Engineering
Freshman Seminar: Aerodynamics and the Boeing 777
Introductory Astronomy
General Physical Science
Architecture and Culture in Northern Europe
Techniques of Physics Research
College Physics I and II (Algebra/Trigonometry based)
General Physics I, II and III (Calculus based)
Engineering Mechanics: Statics
Mechanics of Materials
Optics
Physical Chemistry I
Quantum Mechanics
Classical Mechanics
Electricity and Magnetism
Atomic and Molecular Physics
Twentieth Century Physics
Selected Publications
“A Research Course Designed for First Year Students: A Retention, Recruiting and Learning Tool Using Undergraduate Research,” chapter contributed to the book Broadening Participation in Undergraduate Research from the Council on Undergraduate Research, Jodi L. Weseman and Mary Boyd, editors; 2009.
"Processing-induced strains at solder interfaces in extended semiconductor structures," Mark L. Biermann, Daniel T. Cassidy, Tran Quoc Tien and Jens W. Tomm, The Journal of Applied Physics, 101, #11, 114512, (2007).
"Quantum-Well Laser Array Packaging." J. W. Tomm, J. Jimenez, eds., book published by McGraw Hill Professional Publishers; contributor to one of the chapters in the book; November 2006.
"Strain Relaxation and Defect Creation in Diode Laser Bars," Jens W. Tomm, Tran Quoc Tien, Myriam Oudart, Julien Nagle, and Mark L. Biermann, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 9, #1-3, 215-219, (2006).
"Strain Relaxation, Band Structure Deformation, and Optical Absorption in Micromachined Semiconductor Heterostructures," T. H. Stievater, W. S. Rabinovich, D. Park, Peter G. Goetz, J. B. Boos, D. S. Katzer, M. L. Biermann, and S. Kanakaraju, Journal of Applied Physics, 97, #11, 114326, (2005).
"Using Local Band Structure to Image Strain in Semiconductor Microstructures," T. H. Stievater, W. S. Rabinovich, D. Park, Peter G. Goetz, J. B. Boos, D. S. Katzer, and M. L. Biermann, Applied Physics Letters, 86, 111915, (2005).
Reprinted in the Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science and Technology, 11, #11, March 21, 2005.
"Relaxation of Packaging-Induced Strains in AlGaAs-Based High-Power Diode Laser Arrays," Tran Quoc Tien, Axel Gerhardt, Sandy Schwirzke-Schaaf, Jens W. Tomm, Jens Biesenbach, Holger Muntz, Myriam Oudart, Julien Nagle and Mark L. Biermann, Applied Physics Letters, 86, 101911, (2005).
"Spectroscopic method of strain analysis in semiconductor, quantum-well devices," Mark L. Biermann, Steven Duran,* Kelsey Peterson*, Axel Gerhardt, Jens W. Tomm, Artem Bercha and Witold Trzeciakowski, Journal of Applied Physics 96, 4056-4065, (2004).
"Device deformation during low-frequency pulsed operation of high-power diode bars," Axel Gerhardt, Fritz Weik, Tien QuocTran, Jens W. Tomm, Thomas Elsaesser, Jens Biesenbach, Holger Müntz, and Gabriele Seibold, Mark L. Biermann, Martin Behriger and Johann Luft, Applied Physics Letters 84, 3525-3527, (2004).
"Laterally Patterned Bandstructure in Micromachined Semiconductors," T. H. Stievater, W. S. Rabinovich, J. B. Boos, D. S. Katzer, and Mark L. Biermann, Applied Physics Letters 83, 4933-4935, (2003).
"Characterization of Optical Anisotropy in Quantum Wells Under Compressive, Anisotropic In-Plane Strain," Mark L. Biermann, Matthew Walters*, James Diaz-Barriga* and W. S. Rabinovich, Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 36, 2446-2450, (2003).
"An Optical Method For Determining Strain Anisotropy in Quantum Wells," Mark L. Biermann, James Diaz-Barriga*, and W. S. Rabinovich, Applied Optics 42, 3558-3563, (2003).
"Quantitative Strain Analysis in AlGaAs-Based Devices," Jens W. Tomm,Axel Gerhardt, Roland Muller, Mark L. Biermann and Joseph P. Holland*, Dirk Lorenzen, Eberhard Kaulfersch, Applied Physics Letters 82, 4193-4195, (2003).
"Enhanced Optical Polarization Anisotropy in Quantum Wells Under Anisotropic Tensile Strain," Mark L. Biermann, James Diaz-Barriga*, and W. S. Rabinovich, IEEE J. of Quantum Electron. 39, 401-403, (2003).
"Wien's Law and The Temperature of the Sun," Mark L. Biermann, Debora Katz, Robert Aho*, James Diaz-Barriga* and Jerome Petron*, The Physics Teacher, 40, 398, (2002).
"Design and Analysis of a Diffraction Limited Cat's-Eye Retroreflector," Mark L. Biermann, W. S. Rabinovich, Rita Mahon and G. C. Gilbreath, Optical Engineering, 41, 1655, (2002).
"Using the GPS to Determine the Size of Earth," Mark L. Biermann and Nicholas A. Nelson*, The Physics Teacher, 38, 360, (2000).
"Accuracy of Global Positioning System Receivers," Lois A. A. Biermann, Rebecca J. Daws*, Helen A. Schumacher*, and Mark L. Biermann, The Physics Teacher, 36, 158 (1998).
"When the f/# is Not the f/#," Mark L. Biermann and Lois A. A. Biermann, The Physics Teacher, 34, 312 (1996).
"A Wave Packet Theory of Coherent Carrier Dynamics in a Semiconductor Superlattice," Mark L. Biermann and C.R. Stroud, Jr., Physical Review B, 47, 3718 (1993).
"Wave Packets in a Semiconductor Superlattice," Mark L. Biermann and C.R. Stroud, Jr., Appl. Phys. Lett. 58, 2279 (1991).
