Research Bio

Igot Jovanovic has made numerous original contributions to nuclear and optical sciences, including novel detectors based on heterogeneous composites, opaque scintillators, and two-dimensional materials; remote detection of nuclear and chemical threats using laser-produced plasmas; and high-power laser technology based on optical parametric chirped-pulse amplification.

His core expertise is in radiation detection and measurement, intense laser science and technology, and laser-matter interactions. His research interests include nuclear security, nuclear energy, and fundamental science, and he has been supported by DOE, NSF, DHS, DOD, NRC, and industry.

He is Professor of Nuclear Engineering at UC Berkeley.

Research Expertise and Interest

nuclear security, nuclear energy, fundamental science