Prof. McGregor's research is focused on the design, development and deployment of novel radiation detectors and detector systems. In particular, he develops systems for measuring various ionizing and non-ionizing radiations based on semiconductor, scintillator, and gas-filled detectors. He specializes in semiconductor device physics, detector physics, semiconductor device designs, and fabrication of various semiconductor devices.
Prof. McGregor is recognized world-wide for inventing several novel radiation detectors; one of the most notable is his invention and development of microstructured semiconductor neutron detectors (MSND).
Experience:
- Radiation Detection
- Radiation Detector Design
- Solid State Physics
- Semiconductor Device Physics
Research Projects:
- Coated Semiconductor Neutron Detectors
- Micro-Structured Semiconductor Neutron Detectors
- Micro-Pocket Fission Detectors
- Semiconductor Single-Carrier Gamma-Ray Spectrometers
- Li Foil Neutron Detectors
- HgI2 Crystal Growth
- GaAs Radiation Detectors
- Wearable Radiation Detectors
He is also the principal investigator of numerous radiation detector development research projects involving the lab.
Research: Nuclear Engineering
