1. Résumé of Pavel Bakharev
Pavel Bakharev
406 East E Street
Moscow ID 83843, USA
Tel (1) 347-282-6832
bakh8413@vandals.uidaho.edu
Work authorization: Optional Practical Training (OPT) F-1
Education:
PhD in Physics – Summer 2015
Department of Physics, University of Idaho
GPA: 3.96
Field of study: Applied Condensed Matter Physics and Nanotechnology
Dissertation: “ZnO Coated Nanospring-Based Gas Sensors”
Master of Science in Physics (2010–2012)
GPA: 3.96
University of Idaho, ID, USA
Master of Science in Physics in the field of Radiophysics (2006–2008)
Diploma with distinction (GPA 4.93 out of 5.0)
Nizhny Novgorod State University, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Dissertation: “Excitation and propagation of electromagnetic waves in a magnetoactive plasma
containing density and magnetic-field cylindrical nonuniformities”
Bachelor's Degree in Physics in the field of Radiophysics (2002–2006)
Diploma with distinction (GPA 4.93 out of 5.0)
Nizhny Novgorod State University, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Research Interests:
Nanomaterials development and their application in emerging nanotechnology, such as synthesis and
characterization of MOS-based nanoscale field-effect sensors, plasmonic devices.
Research Experience and Skills:
 Silica nanosprings synthesis by Vapor-Liquid-Solid (VLS) mechanism
 Building and calibration of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Chemical Vapor Deposition
(CVD) systems used for conformal coating of nanoporous materials (nanospring mats) with
MOS (ZnO, SnO2, TiO2) and GaN layers
 Characterization of the nanostructures with SEM, EDX, TEM, XRD, XPS and ellipsometry
 Fabrication of MEMS structures (e.g. single ZnO coated nanospring devices) by using
photolithography in a class 1000 cleanroom
 Building of data acquisition systems based on LabView and conducting analysis of electrical
properties (AC and DC) of MOS coated nanospring devices
 Metal nanoparticles deposition by sputtering and wet impregnation
 Physical and chemical vapor depositions (PVD and CVD)
 Analysis, theoretical interpretation and computer simulation of experimentally observed
processes (qualitative and quantitative characterization of electron transport properties in
polycrystalline structure, gas-solid or vapor-solid interactions, and redox processes; surface
plasmon polariton (SPP) effect on photoconductivity of Au decorated GaN nanowires)

2. Résumé of Pavel Bakharev
Publications:
Two more papers are currently in progress
1. Bakharev, P.; McIlroy, D. Signal-to-noise enhancement of a nanospring redox-based sensor by lock-in
amplification. Sensors, 2015, (submitted).
2. Bakharev, P.; McIlroy, D. The effect of the periodic boundary conditions of a ZnO-coated nanospring on
its surface redox-induced electrical response. Nanotechnology, 2014, 25, 475501.
3. Bakharev, P.; Dobrokhotov, V.; McIlroy, D. A method for integrating ZnO coated nanosprings into a low
cost redox-based chemical sensor and catalytic tool for determining gas phase reaction kinetics.
Chemosensors, 2014, 2, 56–68.
4. Sundararajan, J.; Bakharev, P.; Niraula, I.; Kengne, A.; MacPherson, Q.; Sargent, M.; Hare, B.; McIlroy,
D. Observation of surface plasmon polariton pumping of optical eigenmodes of gold-decorated gallium
nitride nanowires. Nano Letters, 2012, 12(10), 5181–5185.
5. Dobrokhotov, V.; Oakes, L.; Sowell, D.; Larin, A.; Hall, J.; Kengne, A.; Bakharev, P.; Corti, G.; Cantrell,
T.; Prakash, T.; Williams, J.; McIlroy, D. ZnO coated nanospring-based chemiresistor. J. Appl. Phys.
2012, 111, 044311:1–044311:8.
6. Dobrokhotov, V.; Oakes, L.; Sowell, D.; Larin, A.; Hall, J.; Barzilov; A., Kengne, A.; Bakharev, P.;
Corti, G.; Cantrell, T.; Prakash, T.; Williams, J.; Bergman, L.; Husso, J.; McIlroy, D. Thermal and optical
activation mechanisms of nanospring-based chemiresistors. Sensors, 2012, 12, 5608–5622.
7. Dobrokhotov, V.; Oakes, L.; Sowell, D.; Larin, A.; Hall, J.; Kengne, A.; Bakharev, P.; Corti, G.;
Cantrell, T.; Prakash, T.; Williams, J.; McIlroy, D. Toward the nanospring-based artificial olfactory
system for trace-detection of flammable and explosive vapors. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical,
2012, 168, 138–148.
8. Kudrin, A.; Bakharev, P.; Krafft, C.; Zaboronkova, T. Whistler wave radiation from a loop antenna
located in a cylindrical density depletion ducts. Physics of Plasmas, 2009, (6), P.063502-1–063502-10.
9. Bakharev, P.; Kudrin, A.; Zaboronkova, T. Excitation and propagation of whistler waves in a
magnetoplasma containing density and magnetic-field nonuniformities. PIERS Online, 2009, 5(6), 546-
550.
10. “Excitation and propagation of whistler waves in density depletion ducts in a magnetoplasma.”
Proceedings of the Third European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP 2009). Berlin:
VDE Verlag, 2009. P.296–300
11. Bakharev, P.; Kudrin, A.; Zaboronkova, T. Excitation and propagation of whistler waves in a
magnetoplasma containing density and magnetic-field nonuniformities. Proceedings of theProgress in
Electromagnetics Research Symposium (PIERS), Moscow, 2009, 1613–1617.
12. Bakharev, P.; Kudrin, A.; Zaboronkova, T. Excitation and propagation of whistler waves in a
magnetoplasma containing density and magnetic-field nonuniformities. PIERS: Abstracts, Moscow,
2009, 889.
13. Es’kin, V.; Bakharev, P.; Kudrin, A.; Zaboronkova, T. Whistler mode waves guided by magneticflux
tubes in a magnetoplasma. Proceedings of the XXIXth General Assembly of the International Union of
Radio Science (URSI), Chicago, 2008, p.HP05p1.
14. Bakharev, P.; Kudrin, A.; Zaboronkova, T. Excitation and propagation of whistler waves in a
magnetoplasma in the presence of a cylindrical duct with decreased density. International Seminar Days
on Diffraction`2008: Abstracts, St.Petersburg, 2008, 52-53.
15. Bakharev, P.; Kudrin, A. Excitation of whistler waves by a loop antenna in a magnetoplasma in the
presence of a density depletion duct. Works of the scientific conference in Radiophysics, University of
Nizhny Novgorod, 2008.
16. Bakharev, P.; Kudrin, A. Whistler wave propagation in a magnetic-field duct.13th Int. Congress on
Plasma Physics: Abstracts, Kiev, 2006, 63.
17. Bakharev, P.; Kudrin, A. Whistler wave propagation in a magnetic-field duct. Proc. of the 13th Int.
Congress on Plasma Physics. Kiev, 2006, P. A163p-1–A163p-4.

3. Résumé of Pavel Bakharev
Presentations:
 CAES ESICMM workshop, Boise, ID, 2014 (invited speaker)
 2014 Material Research Society Spring Meeting and Exhibits, San Francisco, CA, 2014
 24th
Annual Symposium of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the American Vacuum Society,
Troutdale, OR, 2013
 2013 Material Research Society Spring Meeting and Exhibits, San Francisco, CA, 2013
 55th Idaho Academy of Science Symposium, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, 2013
 2012 College of Science Student Research Exposition, University of Idaho
 Third European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP 2009), Berlin, Germany,
2009
 Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium, Moscow, Russia, 2009
 XXIXth General Assembly of the International Union of Radio Science (URSI), Chicago, 2008
 13th Int. Congress on Plasma Physics, Kiev, Ukraine, 2006
Computer Skills:
 Experienced in Matlab, PLC programming; university classes in C, C++, Fortran, LabView
 CorelDraw, AutoCAD
Awards:
 Outstanding Graduate Research Award, University of Idaho, 2015
 3rd
place in the Graduate Student Poster Competition at The 24th
Annual Symposium of the
Pacific Northwest Chapter, AVS Science and Technology Society, Troutdale, OR, September,
2013
 Halland, Leonar Centennial Scholarship, University of Idaho, 2013–2014
 Graduate Fee Assistance for Outstanding New Full-Time Graduate Students, College of
Graduate Studies, University of Idaho, 2010–2011
Teaching Experience:
Teaching Assistant (2010–2011, 2014)
University of Idaho
(General Physics, Astronomy, Recitation)
Teaching Assistant (2006–2009)
Nizhny Novgorod State University, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
(Electrodynamics)
Extracurricular Activities:
Water polo (winning the title of Candidate to Master of Sport of the Russian Federation)
Teaching IT at the Center for Blind and Starblind Children