Courses
- Physics 102: Atoms to Galaxies (Spring 2010)
- Physics 105: Fundamentals of Physics (Summer 2010)
- Physics 207: Energy & the Environment
- Physics 270: Experimental Physics
- Physics 355: Solid State Physics
- Physics 370: Advanced Experimental Physics
Research
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 energy conversion devices including photovoltaics and thermoelectrics, particularly those incorporating novel nanoscale technologies.
Dr. Marx is a co-founder of Nanotechnology Program of Excellence and a member of the Energy Program of Excelence in the College of Arts and Sciences at Illinois State University.
Team Mercury - ISU Solar Car
Dr. Marx is also co-advising the ISU Solar Car Project: Team Mercury in which students carry out work on a solar-powered car and participate in the North American Solar Challenge. The students will race from Tulsa, OK to Naperville, IL in June 2010. The team is also currently building a new car. Here are some links for that project:
Contact Information
mailing address:
Illinois State University
Department of Physics
Campus Box 4560 Normal, Illinois 61790-4560
e-mail: David Marx
Office: Moulton 312F
Phone: (309) 438-5382
Fax: (309) 438-5413