Jeffry A. Kelber
University of North Texas
Chemistry
(940) 565-3265
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Education

PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1979.
Major: Chemistry
Degree Specialization: Inorganic Chemistry
BS, California Institute of Technology, 1975.
Major: Chemistry

Professional Positions

Uncategorized
Regents' Professor, University of North Texas. (2002 – Present).
Adjunct Professor, University of North Texas. (1997 – Present).
Professor, University of North Texas. (1996 – Present).
Director, University of North Texas and the Semiconductor Research Corporation. (20102014).
Associate Professor, University of North Texas. (19901996).
Member. (19791989).
Graduate Student, U. of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign. (19751979).

Professional Memberships

member, American Vacuum Society. (1981 – Present).

Awards and Honors

Inventor Recognition Award, Semiconductor Research Corporation. (20102010).

Inventor Recognition Award, Semiconductor Research Corporation. (20042004).

Decker Scholar Award, University of North Texas. (20032003).

Dougherty Award, North Texas Chapter of the American Chemical Society. (20022002).

Regents' Professorship, University of North Texas. (20022002).

Toulouse Scholar, University of North Texas. (20012001).

1998 Inventor-recognition Award, Semiconductor Research Corporation. (19981998).

Argonne National Laboratory Graduate Fellow, Argonne National Laboratory Graduate Fellow. (19781979).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

University of North Texas
CHEM 1410, General Chemistry for Science Majors, 26 courses.
CHEM 1412, General Chemistry for the Honors College, 6 courses.
CHEM 1420, General Chemistry for Science Majors, 14 courses.
CHEM 1435, General Chemistry Laboratory for Engineering Majors, 4 courses.
CHEM 2900, Introduction to Chemical Research, 2 courses.
CHEM 4530, Materials Chemistry, 3 courses.
CHEM 4900, Special Problems, 16 courses.
CHEM 4910, Special Problems, 1 course.
CHEM 4930, Selected Topics in Chemistry, 1 course.
CHEM 5210, Advanced Physical Chemistry, 3 courses.
CHEM 5530, Materials Chemistry, 3 courses.
CHEM 5570, Advanced Analytical Chemistry, 2 courses.
CHEM 5610, Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry, 7 courses.
CHEM 5900, Special Problems, 8 courses.
CHEM 5950, Master's Thesis, 13 courses.
CHEM 6010, Seminar for Doctoral Candidates, 8 courses.
CHEM 6940, Individual Research, 59 courses.
CHEM 6950, Doctoral Dissertation, 45 courses.
MTSC 6940, Individual Research, 15 courses.
MTSE 5920, Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis, 1 course.
MTSE 5950, Master's Thesis, 3 courses.
MTSE 6940, Individual Research, 14 courses.
MTSE 6950, Doctoral Dissertation, 2 courses.
PHYS 4950, Senior Thesis, 1 course.
PHYS 4955, Senior Thesis Capstone, 1 course.
PHYS 6900, Special Problems, 1 course.
PHYS 6940, Individual Research, 7 courses.
PHYS 6950, Doctoral Dissertation, 3 courses.

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book Chapter
Kelber, J. A., Olanipekun, O., Ladewig, C. (2019). Graphene/Graphene Oxide Heterostructures on Polar Oxide Substrates. Computational Materials, Chemistry and Biochemistry: From Bold Initiatives to the Last Mile (in Honor of William A. Goddard III's Contributions to Science and Engineering (Springer).
Kelber, J. A. (2013). Direct graphene growth on dielectric substrates. Graphene, Carbon Nanotubes, and Nanostructures: Techniques and Applications. 89–113. CRC Press.
Martini, D., Kelber, J. (2003). Metal/Polymer Interfacial Interactions. Low Dielectric Constant Materials for IC Applications. 203–220. Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
Kelber, J., Knotek, M. (1985). Electron and photon stimulated desorption from organic molecular solids: final state leading to desorption. Desorption Induced by Electronic Transitions DIET II. 182–187. Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
Jennison, D., Stechel, E., Kelber, J. (1985). Electronic Dynamics of Complex DIET Excitations. Desorption Induced by Electronic Transitions DIET II. 24–31. Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
Kelber, J., Rye, R., Jennison, D., Houston, J. (1983). Localized Auger States in Polyethylene. Physicochemical aspects of polymer surfaces. 83–90. Springer US.
Conference Proceeding
D'Souza, F., Ganesan, A., Osonkie, A., Chukwunenye, P., Rashed, I., Anwar, F., Gharee, M., Balogun, K., Cundari, T. R., Kelber, J. A. (2022). Electro-Catalytic Reduction of Nitrogen to Ammonia By Vanadium Oxide and Vanadium Oxynitride Thin Films: The Roles of Metal Oxophilicity, and Lattice Oxygen and Nitrogen Towards NRR. Electrochemical Society Meeting Abstracts 241. (45), 1893--1893.
Castillo, J., Olanipekun, O., Ladewig, C., Kelber, J. A. (2018). Direct growth of graphene on cobalt (II) oxide. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. 255, .
Echeverría, E., James, R., Pasquale, F. L., Santana, Juan A Colón,, Driver, M. S., Enders, A., Kelber, J. A., Dowben, P. (2015). Neutron detection signatures at zero bias in novel semiconducting boron carbide/pyridine polymers. MRS Proceedings. 1743, mrsf14–1743.
Tanabe, I., Kazi, H., Cao, Y., Rodenburg, J. L., Komesu, T., Dong, B., Pasquale, F. L., Driver, M. S., Kelber, J. A., Dowben, P. A. (2015). Strain induced super-paramagnetism in Cr 2 O 3 in the ultra thin film limit. MRS Proceedings. 1729, 79–83.
Tanabe, I., Wang, Y., Kong, L., Binek, C., Pasquale, F., Cao, Y., Dong, B., Kelber, J. A., Dowben, P. (2014). Graphene mediated magnetic domain formation. APS March Meeting Abstracts. 1, 7008.
Kazi, H., James, R., Gaddam, S., Chiluwal, U., Rimsza, J., Du, J., Kelber, J. A. (2014). Organosilicate glass dielectric films with backbone carbon: Enhanced resistance to carbon loss in plasma environments. Interconnect Technology Conference/Advanced Metallization Conference (IITC/AMC), 2014 IEEE International. 237–240.
Echeverria, E., Pasquale, F. L., James, R., Colón Santana, J. A., Adenwalla, S., Kelber, J. A., Dowben, P. A. (2014). Semiconducting boron carbide polymers devices for neutron detection. APS Meeting Abstracts. 1, 24010.
Echeverria, E., Luo, G., Liu, J., Mei, W., Pasquale, F., Colon Santanta, J., Dowben, P., Zhang, L., Kelber, J. (2013). Magneto-Resistance in thin film boron carbides. APS Meeting Abstracts.
Kelber, J. A. (2013). Novel Cross-Linked Ortho-Carborane and Ortho-Carborane: Y (Y= 1, 4-Diaminobenzene, Pyridine, Benzene) Polymer Films: A New Class of Carborane-Based Materials with Tunable Electronic Structure. 223rd ECS Meeting (May 12-17, 2013).
Kelber, J., Gaddam, S., Vamala, C., Eswaran, S., Dowben, P. (2011). Direct graphene growth on MgO (111) by physical vapor deposition: interfacial chemistry and band gap formation. SPIE NanoScience+ Engineering. 81000Y–81000Y.
Kelber, J. A., Behera, S. (2011). Pore Sealing vs. Surface Densification in Inhibition of O2 Plasma Damage in Organosilicates. APS Meeting Abstracts.
Morello, G. R., Cundari, T. R., Kelber, J. A., Chilukuri, B., Bjelkevig, C., Zhou, M. (2010). Surface interactions of boron nitride on ruthenium (0001) surfaces. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. 240, .
Manandhar, S., Copp, B., Kelber, J. A. (2008). Atomic oxygen effects on NiSi and Ni (Pt) Si: Novel oxidation mechanism. Solid-State and Integrated-Circuit Technology, 2008. ICSICT 2008. 9th International Conference on. 1300–1303.
Kelber, J. (2006). Control of Ru Oxide Formation during Cu Electrodeposition on Ru: Iodide Ad-layer Modification for Deposition in Iodide-Free Plating Baths. Meeting Abstracts. (44), 1919–1919.
Kelber, J. (2006). Scaling interconnects to nanodimensions: interfacial chemistry considerations. Solid-State and Integrated Circuit Technology, 2006. ICSICT’06. 8th International Conference on. 302–305.
Kelber, J. (2005). Copper wetting and nucleation on oxides, polymers and silicates: The importance of surface hydroxylation.. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. 229, U741–U741.
Abarca, J., Kelber, J., Qin, F., Magtoto, N. (2005). XPS analysis of Al2O3/NI (3) AL (111) chlorination followed by H2O exposure under non-UHV conditions. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. 229, U396–U396.
Fertitta, N., Kelber, J. A., Lei, J. (2004). Electrodeposition of copper on ruthenium with iodine coverage.. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. 227, U462–U462.
Zhao, X., Magtoto, N., Kelber, J. (2004). Ruthenium Sputter Deposition on Organosilicate Glass and on Paralyne: an XPS Study of Interfacial Chemistry, Nucleation and Growth. MRS Proceedings. 812, F2–5.
Chen, L., Ekstrom, B., Kelber, J. A. (1999). The effect of surface oxides on Cu/Ta interfacial interactions. MRS Proceedings. 564, 287.
Chen, L., Kelber, J. (1998). polymerization of C-Si films on metal substrates: potential adhesion/diffusion barriers for microelectronics. MRS Proceedings. 511, 297.
Sutcliffe, R., Martini, D., Pavlica, D., Kelber, J. A. (1997). Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. 12, 437.
Martini, D., Sutcliffe, R., Kelber, J. A. (1997). Mocvd of Cu on Teflon-AF and Alumina-Modified Teflon-AF. MRS Proceedings. 476, 61.
Kelber, J. A., Seshadri, G., Lin, T. (1996). Ultra-High Vacuum Surface Science-Electrochemistry Studies of Iron Corrosion At the Liquid-Solid Interface: Effects of Sulfur on Iron Dissolution and Stress Corrosion Cracking. PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERNATIONAL WATER CONFERENCE. 57, 324–327.
Nuesca, G., Prasad, J., Kelber, J. (1994). Surface Effects in the MOCVD of Copper. MRS Proceedings. 337, 177.
Kelber, J. A. (1988). Plasma treatment of polymers for improved adhesion. MRS Proceedings. 119, 255.
KELBER, J., JENNISON, D., RYE, R. (1981). LOCALIZED AUGER FINAL-STATES IN POLYETHYLENE. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. 182(AUG), 8–COLL.
KELBER, J., RYE, R., NELSON, G. (1980). AUGER LINESHAPE ANALYSIS OF POLYETHYLENE AND POLYETHYLENE OXIDE. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. 180(AUG), 231–COLL.
Encyclopedia Article
Kelber, J. A., Jones, J., Pilli, A., Beauclair, B. (2019). Graphene/Boron Nitride Heterostructures: Direct Growth by Practical and Industrially Scalable Methods. Elsevier Reference Module in Chemistry, Molecular Sciences, and Chemical Engineering. Elsevier.
Journal Article
Ganesan, A., Alhowity, S., Alsaleh, A. Z., Guragain, M., Omolere, O., Cundari, T. R., Kelber, J. A., D’Souza, F. (2023). Electro-and Photocatalytic Conversion of N2 to NH3 by Chemically Modified Transition Metal Dichalcogenides, MoS2, and WS2. Journal of the Electrochemical Society. 170(5), 056501. IOP Publishing.
Omolere, O. B., Adesope, Q., Alhowity, S., Agbara, T. L., Adesope, Q. A. Germanium surface cleaning and ALD of a protective boron nitride overlayer. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films. 41, 062411.
Alhowity, S., Kabirat, B., Ganesan, A., Lund, C. J., Omolere, O., Adesope, Q., Chukwunenye, P., Amagbor, S. C., Anwar, F., Altafi, M. K., D'Souza, F., Cundari, T. R., Kelber, J. A. Niobium Carbide and Tantalum Carbide as Nitrogen Reduction Electrocatalysts: Catalytic Activity, Carbophilicity, and the Importance of Intermediate Oxidation States. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 16, 2180-2192.
Chukwunenye, P., Ganesan, A., Gharaee, M., Balogun, K., Adesope, Q., Amagbor, S. C., Golden, T. D., D’Souza, F., Cundari, T. R., Kelber, J. A. (2023). Stability and activity of titanium oxynitride thin films for the electrocatalytic reduction of nitrogen to ammonia at different pH values. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. 25(29), 19540--19552. Royal Society of Chemistry.
Balogun, K., Ganesan, A., Chukwunenye, P., Gharaee, M., Adesope, Q., Nemsak, S., Bagus, P. S., Cundari, T. R., D'Souza, F., Kelber, J. A. (2023). Vanadium oxide, vanadium oxynitride, and cobalt oxynitride as electrocatalysts for the nitrogen reduction reaction: a review of recent developments. Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter. IOP Publishing.
Chukwunenye, P., Ganesan, A., Gharaee, M., Balogun, K., Adesope, Q., Amagbor, S. C., Golden, T. D., D’Souza, F., Cundari, T. R., Kelber, J. A. (2023). Stability and activity of titanium oxynitride thin films for the electrocatalytic reduction of nitrogen to ammonia at different pH values. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. 25(29), 19540-19552. https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85164996246
Ganesan, A., Alhowity, S., Alsaleh, A. Z., Guragain, M., Omolere, O., Cundari, T. R., Kelber, J. A., D’Souza, F. (2023). Electro- and Photocatalytic Conversion of N<inf>2</inf> to NH<inf>3</inf> by Chemically Modified Transition Metal Dichalcogenides, MoS<inf>2</inf>, and WS<inf>2</inf>. Journal of the Electrochemical Society. 170(5), . https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85157975701
Chukwunenye, P., Ganesan, A., Gharaee, M., Balogun, K., Anwar, F., Adesope, Q., Cundari, T. R., D'Souza, F., Kelber, J. A. (2022). Electrocatalytic selectivity for nitrogen reduction vs. hydrogen evolution: a comparison of vanadium and cobalt oxynitrides at different pH values. Other. 10(40), 21401--21415. Royal Society of Chemistry.
Balogun, K. A., Chukwunenye, P., Anwar, F., Ganesan, A., Adesope, Q., Willadsen, D., Nemsak, S., Cundari, T. R., Bagus, P. S., D'Souza, F., Kelber, J. A. Interaction of molecular nitrogen with vanadium oxide in the absence and presence of water vapor at room temperature: Near-ambient pressure XPS. Journal of Chemical Physics. No.
Rajendran, S., Pilli, A., Omolere, O., Kelber, J. A., Arava, L. All-Solid-State Battery with Tailored Electrode-Electrolyte Interface using Surface Chemistry and Interlayer-based Approach.
Osonkie, A., Ganesan, A., Chukwunenye, P., Anwar, F., Balogun, K., Gharaee, M., Rashed, I., Cundari, T. R., D’Souza, F., Kelber, J. A. (2021). Electrocatalytic Reduction of Nitrogen to Ammonia: the Roles of Lattice O and N in Reduction at Vanadium Oxynitride Surfaces. Other. American Chemical Society.
Ashwin, G., Osonkie, A., Chukwunenye, P., Rashed, I., Cundari, T. R., D'Souza, F., Kelber, J. A. (2021). Communication—Electrochemical Reduction of N2 to Ammonia by Vanadium Oxide Thin Films at Neutral pH: Oxophilicity and the NRR Reaction. Journal of the Electrochemical Society. 168, 26504. IOP.
Osonkie, A., Lee, V., Oyelade, A., Mrozek-McCourt, M., Chukwunenye, P., Golden, T. D., Cundari, T. R., Kelber, J. A. (2020). Chemical and electronic structures of cobalt oxynitride films deposited by NH(3)vs. N-2 plasma: theory vs. experiment. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. 22(42), 24640-24648.
Pilli, A., Lee, V., Jones, J., Chugh, N., Du, J., Pasquale, F., Lavoie, A., Kelber, J. A. (2020). Influence of O(3P)/O2Flux on the Atomic Layer Deposition of B2O3Using Trimethyl Borate at Room Temperature. Journal of Physical Chemistry C. 124(47), 25846--25858.
Kelber, J. A. (2020). Optical, electronic and visible-range photo-electronic properties of boron carbide-indole films. Journal of Physics D.: Applied Physics. 53, 355101.
Osonkie, A., Lee, V., Chukwunenye, P., Cundari, T. R., Kelber, J. A. (2020). Plasma Modification of Vanadium Oxynitride Surfaces: Characterization by In-situ XPS Experiments and DFT Calculations. Journal of Chemical Physics. 153, 144709.
Kelber, J. A. (2020). Multi-modal surface analysis of porous films under operando conditions. AIP Advances. 10, 085109.
Jones, J. C., Rajendran, S., Pilli, A., Lee, V., Chugh, N., Arava, L. M., Kelber, J. A. (2019). In-situ XPS study of lithium carbonate removal from garnet-type solid state electrolyte using ultra high vacuum techniques. Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A.
Pilli, A., Jones, J., Lee, V., Chugh, N., Kelber, J. A., LaVoie, A., Pasquale, F. (2019). Atomic Layer Deposition of BN as a novel capping barrier for B2O3. Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A. 37, 041505.
Jones, J. A., Pilli, A., Lee, V., Beatty, J., Beauclaire, B., Chugh, N., Kelber, J. A. (2019). Atomic Layer Deposition of h-BN(0001) Multilayers on Ni(111) and Chemical Vapor Deposition of Graphen on h-BN(0001)/Ni(111). Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A. 37, 060903.
Kelber, J. A. (2019). Ultrathin Chromia on a Hexagonally-Ordered d0 Ferromagnet: Evidence of Interfacial Exchange Bias at the Cr2O3/TiO2-x Interface. Langmuir. 35, 14797-14803. American Chemical Society.
Benker, N., Peterson, G., Burak, Y., Bradley, B., Wilson, E., Petrosky, J., McClory, J., Kelber, J. A., Hamblin, J., Dowben, P. A., Enders, A., Echeverria, E. (2019). Passive Detection of Slow Solar Neutrons Using Boron Based Materials. 129, 106190.
Echeverria, E., Peterson, G., Dong, B., Gilbert, S., Oyelade, A., Nastasi, M., Kelber, J. A., Dowben, P. A. (2018). Band Bending at the Gold (Au)/Boron Carbide-Based Semiconductor Interface. Other. 232(5-6), 893-905.
Dong, B., Echeverria, E., Oyelade, A., Converse, D., Silva, J., Rimsza, J., Du, J., Driver, M., Hayworth, B., Shao, N., others, (2018). Chemical and electronic structure of composite films deposited by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition from orthocarborane and pyridine source compounds. Journal of Electron Spectroscopy and Related Phenomena. 223, 21--28. Elsevier.
Oyelade, A., Yost, A. J., Benker, N., Dong, B., Knight, S., Schubert, M., Dowben, P. A., Kelber, J. A. (2018). Composition-Dependent Charge Transport in Boron Carbides Alloyed with Aromatics: Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition Aniline/Orthocarborane Films. Langmuir. 34(40), 12007--12016. ACS Publications.
Nastasi, M., Peterson, G., Su, Q., Wang, Y., Ianno, N., Benker, N., Echeverr\'\ia, Elena,, Yost, A. J., Kelber, J., Dong, B., others, (2018). Electrical and structural characterization of neutron irradiated amorphous boron carbide/silicon pn heterojunctions. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms. 432, 48--54. Elsevier.
Pilli, A., Jones, J., Lee, V., Chugh, N., Kelber, J. A., Pasquale, F., LaVoie, A. (2018). In situ XPS study of low temperature atomic layer deposition of B2O3 films on Si using BCl3 and H2O precursors. Other. 36(6), 061503. AVS.
Ladewig, C., Cheng, T., Randle, M. D., Bird, J., Olanipekun, O., Dowben, P. A., Kelber, J. A., Goddard, William A., III, (2018). Ordered three-fold symmetric graphene oxide/buckled graphene/graphene heterostructures on MgO(111) by carbon molecular beam epitaxy. Journal of Materials Chemistry C. 6(15), 4225-4233.
Dong, B., Oyelade, A., Nandagopal, N., Kelber, J. A. (2017). Aromatic-doped boron carbide films formed by PECVD of metacarborane and aniline or pyridine: Chemical and electronic structure. Surface & Coatings Technology. 314, 45-50.
Jones, J., Beauclair, B., Olanipekun, O., Lightbourne, S., Zhang, M., Pollok, B., Pilli, A., Kelber, J. A. (2017). Atomic layer deposition of h-BN (0001) on RuO2 (110)/Ru (0001). Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films. 35(1), 01B139. AVS.
Olanipekun, O., Ladewig, C., Kelber, J. A., Randle, M. D., Nathawat, J., Kwan, C., Bird, J. P., Chakraborti, P., Dowben, P. A., Cheng, T., Goddard, W. A., III, (2017). Epitaxial growth of cobalt oxide phases on Ru(0001) for spintronic device applications. Semiconductor Science and Technology. 32(9), .
Peterson, G. G., Echeverria, E., Dong, B., Silva, J. P., Wilson, E. R., Kelber, J. A., Nastasi, M., Dowben, P. A. (2017). Increased drift carrier lifetime in semiconducting boron carbides deposited by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition from carboranes and benzene. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films. 35(3), 03E101. AVS.
Beatty, J. D., Cheng, T., Cao, Y., Driver, M. S., Goddard, William A., III,, Kelber, J. A. (2017). Nucleation of Graphene Layers on Magnetic Oxides: Co3O4(111) and Cr2O3(0001) from Theory and Experiment. Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters. 8(1), 188-192.
Echeverria, E., Dong, B., Liu, A., Wilson, E. R., Peterson, G., Nastasi, M., Dowben, P. A., Kelber, J. A. (2017). Strong binding at the gold (Au) boron carbide interface. Surface & Coatings Technology. 314, 51-54.
Kelber, J. A. (2016). 5 Direct Graphene Growth. Graphene, Carbon Nanotubes, and Nanostructures: Techniques and Applications. 89. CRC Press.
Dong, B., Oyelade, A., Nandagopal, N., Kelber, J. A. (2016). Aromatic-doped boron carbide films formed by PECVD of metacarborane and aniline or pyridine: Chemical and electronic structure. Surface and Coatings Technology. Elsevier.
Driver, M. S., Beatty, J. D., Olanipekun, O., Reid, K., Rath, A., Voyles, P. M., Kelber, J. A. (2016). Atomic layer epitaxy of h-BN (0001) multilayers on Co (0001) and molecular beam epitaxy growth of graphene on h-BN (0001)/Co (0001). Langmuir. 32(11), 2601–2607. American Chemical Society.
Rimsza, J., Li, Y., Pasquale, F., Kelber, J. A., Du, J. (2016). Chemical bonding in carborane/aromatic co-polymers: a first-principles analysis of experimental photoemission spectra. Molecular Simulation. 42(1), 39–46. Taylor & Francis.
Beatty, J. D., Cheng, T., Cao, Y., Driver, M. S., Goddard, W. A., Kelber, J. A. (2016). Nucleation of Graphene Layers on Magnetic Oxides: Co3O4 (111) and Cr2O3 (0001) from Theory and Experiment. The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters. American Chemical Society.
Dong, B., James, R., Kelber, J. A. (2016). PECVD of boron carbide/aromatic composite films: Precursor stability and resonance stabilization energy. Surface and Coatings Technology. 290, 94–99. Elsevier.
Echeverria, E., Dong, B., Peterson, G., Silva, J. P., Wilson, E. R., Driver, M. S., Jun, Y., Stucky, G. D., Knight, S., Hofmann, T., others, (2016). Semiconducting boron carbides with better charge extraction through the addition of pyridine moieties. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics. 49(35), 355302. IOP Publishing.
Dong, B., Driver, M. S., Emesh, I., Shaviv, R., Kelber, J. A. (2016). Surface chemistry and fundamental limitations on the plasma cleaning of metals. Applied Surface Science. 384, 294–297. North-Holland.
Tan, C., James, R., Dong, B., Driver, M. S., Kelber, J. A., Downing, G., Cao, L. R. (2015). Characterization of a boron carbide-based polymer neutron sensor. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment. 803, 82–88. North-Holland.
Echeverría, E., James, R., Chiluwal, U., Pasquale, F. L., Santana, Juan A Colón,, Gapfizi, R., Tae, J., Driver, M. S., Enders, A., Kelber, J. A., others, (2015). Novel semiconducting boron carbide/pyridine polymers for neutron detection at zero bias. Applied Physics A. 118(1), 113–118. Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
Gaddam, S., Kazi, H., Dong, B., Driver, M., Kelber, J. A. (2015). Surface cleaning for enhanced adhesion to packaging surfaces: Effect of oxygen and ammonia plasma. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films. 33(2), 021301. AVS.
Chen, X., Kazi, H., Cao, Y., Dong, B., Pasquale, F. L., Santana, Juan A Colón,, Cao, S., Street, M., Welch, R., Binek, C., others, (2015). Ultrathin chromia films grown with preferential texture on metallic, semimetallic and insulating substrates. Materials Chemistry and Physics. 149, 113–123. Elsevier.
Kazi, H., Rimsza, J., Du, J., Kelber, J. A. (2014). Ar ions and oxygen plasma interactions of amine terminated organosilicate glass: A combined experimental and ab initio simulations study. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films. 32(5), 051301. AVS.
Beatty, J. D., Cao, Y., Tanabe, I., Driver, M. S., Dowben, P. A., Kelber, J. A. (2014). Atomic layer-by-layer deposition of h-BN (0001) on cobalt: a building block for spintronics and graphene electronics. Materials Research Express. 1(4), 046410. IOP Publishing.
Rimsza, J., Kelber, J., Du, J. (2014). Mechanisms of oxygen plasma damage of amine and methyl terminated organosilicate low-k dielectrics from ab initio molecular dynamics simulations. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics. 47(33), 335204. IOP Publishing.
Kazi, H., Cao, Y., Tanabe, I., Driver, M., Dowben, P., Kelber, J. (2014). Multi-layer graphene on Co (0001) by ethanol chemical vapor deposition. Materials Research Express. 1(3), 035601. IOP Publishing.
Kazi, H., Kelber, J. A. (2014). Plasma damage mechanisms in low k organosilicate glass and their inhibition by Ar ion bombardment. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films. 32(2), 021302. AVS.
Skomski, R., Dowben, P., Driver, M. S., Kelber, J. A. (2014). Sublattice-induced symmetry breaking and band-gap formation in graphene. Materials Horizons. 1(6), 563–571. Royal Society of Chemistry.
Pasquale, F. L. (2013). Development of novel semi-conducting ortho-carborane based polymer films: Enhanced electronic and chemical properties. University of North Texas.
Lee, J., Kazi, H., Gaddam, S., Kelber, J. A., Graves, D. B. (2013). Effects of He and Ar ion kinetic energies in protection of organosilicate glass from O2 plasma damage. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films. 31(4), 041303. AVS.
Wang, Y., Kong, L., Pasquale, F. L., Cao, Y., Dong, B., Tanabe, I., Binek, C., Dowben, P. A., Kelber, J. A. (2013). Graphene mediated domain formation in exchange coupled graphene/Co3O4 (111)/Co (0001) trilayers. Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter. 25(47), 472203. IOP Publishing.
Pasquale, F. L., Li, Y., Du, J., Kelber, J. A. (2013). Novel alloy polymers formed from ortho-carborane and benzene or pyridine. Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter. 25(10), 105801. IOP Publishing.
James, R., Pasquale, F. L., Kelber, J. A. (2013). Plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition of ortho-carborane: structural insights and interaction with Cu overlayers. Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter. 25(35), 355004. IOP Publishing.
Echeverría, E., Pasquale, F. L., Santana, Juan A Colón,, Zhang, L., James, R., Sokolov, A., Kelber, J. A., Dowben, P. (2013). Significant magneto-resistive effects in boron carbide thin films. Materials Letters. 110, 20–23. North-Holland.
Zhou, M., Pasquale, F. L., Dowben, P. A., Boosalis, A., Schubert, M., Darakchieva, V., Yakimova, R., Kong, L., Kelber, J. A. (2012). Direct graphene growth on Co3O4 (111) by molecular beam epitaxy. Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter. 24(7), 072201. IOP Publishing.
Kelber, J. A., Zhou, M., Gaddam, S., Pasquale, F. L., Kong, L. M., Dowben, P. A. (2012). Direct graphene growth on oxides: Interfacial interactions and band gap formation. ECS Transactions. 45(4), 49–61. The Electrochemical Society.
Pasquale, F. L., Liu, J., Dowben, P., Kelber, J. A. (2012). Novel semiconducting alloy polymers formed from ortho-carborane and 1, 4-diaminobenzene. Materials Chemistry and Physics. 133(2), 901–906. Elsevier.
Pasquale, F. L., Kelber, J. A. (2012). Site-specific electron-induced cross-linking of ortho-carborane to form semiconducting boron carbide. Applied Surface Science. 258(7), 2639–2642. North-Holland.
Gaddam, S., Bjelkevig, C., Ge, S., Fukutani, K., Dowben, P. A., Kelber, J. A. (2011). Direct graphene growth on MgO: origin of the band gap. Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter. 23(7), 072204. IOP Publishing.
Behera, S. P., Wang, Q., Kelber, J. A. (2011). He plasma pretreatment effects on oxygen plasma-induced carbon loss and surface roughening in an ultralow-k organosilicate glass film. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics. 44(15), 155204. IOP Publishing.
Wilks, J., Tavakoli, C., Kelber, J. (2010). Effect of Hydrogen Free Radicals on Hg 1- x Cd x Te. Journal of Electronic Materials. 39(7), 857–862. Springer Boston.
Bjelkevig, C., Mi, Z., Xiao, J., Dowben, P., Wang, L., Mei, W., Kelber, J. A. (2010). Electronic structure of a graphene/hexagonal-BN heterostructure grown on Ru (0001) by chemical vapor deposition and atomic layer deposition: extrinsically dopedgraphene. Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter. 22(30), 302002. IOP Publishing.
Bjelkevig, C., Mi, Z., Xiao, J., Dowben, P., Wang, L., Mei, W., Kelber, J. A. (2010). FAST TRACK COMMUNICATION: Electronic structure of a graphene/hexagonal-BN heterostructure grown on Ru (0001) by chemical vapor deposition and atomic layer deposition: extrinsically doped graphene. Journal of Physics Condensed Matter. 22, 2002.
Kong, L., Bjelkevig, C., Gaddam, S., Zhou, M., Lee, Y. H., Han, G. H., Jeong, H. K., Wu, N., Zhang, Z., Xiao, J., Kelber, J. A. (2010). Graphene/substrate charge transfer characterized by inverse photoelectron spectroscopy. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C. 114(49), 21618–21624. ACS Publications.
Behera, S., Lee, J., Gaddam, S., Pokharel, S., Wilks, J., Pasquale, F., Graves, D., Kelber, J. A. (2010). Interaction of vacuum ultraviolet light with a low-k organosilicate glass film in the presence of NH 3. Applied Physics Letters. 97(3), 034104. AIP.
Behera, S., Wilks, J., Dowben, P. A., Driver, M. S., Caruso, A., Kelber, J. A. (2010). Photo-induced site-specific nitridation of plasma-deposited B 10 C 2 H x films: A new pathway toward post-deposition doping of semiconducting boron carbides. Surface Science. 604(21), L51–L54. North-Holland.
Rühl, Eckart,, Riehs, N. F., Behera, S., Wilks, J., Liu, J., Jochims, H., Caruso, A. N., Boag, N. M., Kelber, J. A., Dowben, P. A. (2010). Photofragmentation of the closo-Carboranes Part II: VUV Assisted Dehydrogenation in the closo-Carboranes and Semiconducting B10C2H x Films. The Journal of Physical Chemistry A. 114(27), 7284–7291. ACS Publications.
Morello, G. R., Cundari, T. R., Kelber, J. A., Chilukuri, B., Bjelkevig, C. (2010). Surface interactions of boron nitride on ruthenium (0001) surfaces. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. 240, . 1155 16TH ST, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 USA: AMER CHEMICAL SOC.
Manandhar, S., Gaddam, S. S., Kelber, J. A. (2009). Free radical reactions at the Ru (0001) surface: Atomic oxygen and dissociated NH 3. Surface Science. 603(16), 2469–2473. North-Holland.
Chaudhari, M., Du, J., Behera, S., Manandhar, S., Gaddam, S., Kelber, J. A. (2009). Fundamental mechanisms of oxygen plasma-induced damage of ultralow-k organosilicate materials: The role of thermal P 3 atomic oxygen. Applied Physics Letters. 94(20), 204102. AIP.
Wilks, J., Kelber, J. (2009). Nitridation of organo-silicate glass: A self-limiting process for PVD Ta 1+ x N/Ta barrier formation. Applied Surface Science. 255(23), 9543–9547. North-Holland.
Goldman, M., Graves, D., Antonelli, G., Behera, S., Kelber, J. (2009). Oxygen radical and plasma damage of low-k organosilicate glass materials: Diffusion-controlled mechanism for carbon depletion. Journal of Applied Physics. 106(1), 013311. AIP.
Vamala, C., Manandhar, S., Kelber, J. (2009). Pt interactions with annealed and chemically-etched Nb-doped SrTiO 3 (001) surfaces: Metal/oxide surface chemical effects on band bending behavior. Surface Science. 603(1), 33–39. North-Holland.
Bjelkevig, C., Kelber, J. (2009). Stability of iodine on ruthenium during copper electrodeposition and its effects on the nucleation behavior of electrodeposited copper. Electrochimica Acta. 54(15), 3892–3898. Pergamon.
Manandhar, S., Kelber, J. A. (2008). Effects of molecular versus atomic oxygen on NiSi and Ni (Pt) Si films grown on both p-and n-doped Si (100). Applied Physics Letters. 92(15), 154106. AIP.
Manandhar, S., Copp, B., Kelber, J. (2008). Oxidation of Ni (Pt) Si by molecular vs. atomic oxygen. Applied Surface Science. 254(22), 7486–7493. Elsevier.
Kelber, J. A. (2007). Alumina surfaces and interfaces under non-ultrahigh vacuum conditions. Surface Science Reports. 62(7), 271–303. North-Holland.
Wilks, J., Magtoto, N., Kelber, J., Arunachalam, V. (2007). Interfacial reactions during sputter deposition of Ta and TaN films on organosilicate glass: XPS and TEM results. Applied Surface Science. 253(14), 6176–6184. Elsevier.
Kelber, J. A., Magtoto, N., Vamala, C., Jain, M., Jennison, D., Schultz, P. (2007). Reactivities of ultrathin alumina films exposed to intermediate pressures of H 2 O: Substrate-mediated mechanism for growth and loss of surface order. Surface Science. 601(16), 3464–3471. North-Holland.
Manandhar, S., Kelber, J. (2007). Spontaneous deposition of Pt and Ir on Ru: Reduction to intermediate oxidation states. Electrochimica Acta. 52(15), 5010–5017. Elsevier.
Lei, J., Rudenja, S., Magtoto, N., Kelber, J. (2006). Cu electrodeposition on Ru (0001): Perchlorate dissociation and its effects on Cu deposition. Thin Solid Films. 497(1), 121–129. Elsevier.
Kelber, J. A., Rudenja, S., Bjelkevig, C. (2006). Electrodeposition of copper on Ru (0001) in sulfuric acid solution: Growth kinetics and nucleation behavior. Electrochimica Acta. 51(15), 3086–3090. Pergamon.
Zhao, X., Magtoto, N., Kelber, J. (2005). Chemical vapor deposition of tantalum nitride with tert-butylimino tris (diethylamino) tantalum and atomic hydrogen. Thin Solid Films. 478(1), 188–195. Elsevier.
Liu, J., Lei, J., Magtoto, N., Rudenja, S., Garza, M., Kelber, J. (2005). The effects of an iodine surface layer on Ru reactivity in air and during Cu electrodeposition. Journal of the Electrochemical Society. 152(2), G115–G121. The Electrochemical Society.
Qin, F., Magtoto, N., Kelber, J., Jennison, D. (2005). Theory and experiments on the structure of 7Å alumina films grown on Ni 3 Al. Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical. 228(1), 83–87. Elsevier.
Garza, M., Liu, J., Magtoto, N., Kelber, J. (2004). Adhesion behavior of electroless deposited Cu on Pt/Ta silicate and Pt/SiO 2. Applied Surface Science. 222(1), 253–262. North-Holland.
Qin, F., Magtoto, N., Kelber, J. (2004). H 2 O-induced instability of Al 2 O 3/Ni 3 Al (110) and Al 2 O 3/Ni 3 Al (111) thin films under non-UHV conditions. Surface Science. 565(2), L277–L282. North-Holland.
Qin, F., Magtoto, N., Kelber, J. (2004). Moisture-induced instability at the Al2O3/Ni3Al (110) interface: interfacial chemistry. Materials at High Temperature. 21(4), 193–204. Taylor & Francis.
Bagde, G., Bjelkevig, C., Blanchin, M., Boyko, Y., Bumm, L., Canut, B., Cao, Y., Chen, H., Choe, H., Cowin, J., others, (2003). Aouadi, SM, 96. Thin Solid Films. 445(1), 151.
Pritchett, M., Magtoto, N., Tong, J., Kelber, J., Zhao, X. (2003). Copper metallization of hydroxyl-modified amorphous Si: C: H films. Thin Solid Films. 440(1), 100–108. Elsevier.
Wang, C., Lei, J., Bjelkevig, C., Rudenja, S., Magtoto, N., Kelber, J. (2003). Electrodeposition of adherent copper film on unmodified tungsten. Thin Solid Films. 445(1), 72–79. Elsevier.
Qin, F., Magtoto, N., Garza, M., Kelber, J. (2003). Oxide film growth on Fe (111) and scanning tunneling microscopy induced high electric field stress in Fe 2 O 3/Fe (111). Thin Solid Films. 444(1), 179–188. Elsevier.
Tong, J., Martini, D., Magtoto, N., Kelber, J. A. (2003). Ta metallization of Si–O–C substrate and Cu metallization of Ta/Si–O–C multilayer. Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B. 21(1), 293–300. AVS.
Tong, J., Magtoto, N., Kelber, J. A. (2003). Tetrakis (diethylamido) titanium (TDEAT) interactions with SiO 2 and Cu substrates. Applied Surface Science. 220(1), 203–216. North-Holland.
Garza, M., Magtoto, N., Kelber, J. (2002). Characterization of oxidized Ni 3 Al (110) and interaction of the oxide film with water vapor. Surface Science. 519(3), 259–268. North-Holland.
Zhao, X., Magtoto, N., Leavy, M., Kelber, J. (2002). Copper interaction with a Ta silicate surface: implications for interconnect technology. Thin Solid Films. 415(1), 308–314. Elsevier.
Tong, J., Martini, D., Magtoto, N., Pritchett, M., Kelber, J. A. (2002). Interaction of polymeric Si: C: H films with copper substrates and with deposited Cu adatoms. Applied Surface Science. 187(3), 253–260. North-Holland.
Wang, C., Lei, J., Rudenja, S., Magtoto, N., Kelber, J. (2002). Seedless electrodeposition of Cu on unmodified tungsten. Electrochemical and Solid-State Letters. 5(9), C82–C84. The Electrochemical Society.
Kelber, J. A., Seshadri, G. (2001). Adsorbate-catalyzed anodic dissolution and oxidation at surfaces in aqueous solutions. Surface and Interface Analysis. 31(6), 431–441. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd..
Niu, C., Magtoto, N., Kelber, J. (2001). Behavior of ultrathin Al 2 O 3 films in very high electric fields: Scanning tunneling microscope-induced void formation and dielectric breakdown. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films. 19(4), 1947–1952. AVS.
Seshadri, G., Xu, H., Kelber, J. (2001). Combined ultrahigh vacuum electrochemistry studies of copper and sulfur-modified copper electrodes in mildly acidic phosphate electrolyte. Journal of the Electrochemical Society. 148(6), B222–B227. The Electrochemical Society.
Zhao, X., Leavy, M., Magtoto, N., Kelber, J. (2001). Copper wetting of a tantalum silicate surface: implications for interconnect technology. Applied Physics Letters. 79(21), 3479–3481. AIP.
Seshadri, G., Xu, H., Kelber, J. (2001). Corrosion, Passivation, and Anodic Films-Combined Ultrahigh Vacuum Electrochemistry Studies of Copper and Sulfur-Modified Copper Electrodes in Mildly Acidic Phosphate Electrolyte. Journal of the Electrochemical Society. 148(6), B222. New York, NY: Electrochemical Society, 1948-.
Ekstrom, B., Lee, S., Magtoto, N., Kelber, J. (2001). Cu wetting and interfacial stability on clean and nitrided tungsten surfaces. Applied Surface Science. 171(3), 275–282. Elsevier.
Niu, C., Magtoto, N., Kelber, J. (2001). PART II-Surface Science I/Material Characterization-Oxide Applications and Oxidation-Behavior of ultrathin Al2O3 films in very high electric fields: Scanning tunneling microscope-induced void. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films. 19(4), 1947–1952. New York: Published for the Society by the American Institute of Physics, 1983-.
Magtoto, N., Niu, C., Anzaldua, M., Kelber, J., Jennison, D. (2001). STM-induced void formation at the Al 2 O 3/Ni 3 Al (111) interface. Surface Science. 472(3), L157–L163. North-Holland.
Addepalli, S., Magtoto, N., Kelber, J. (2000). ARTICLES-INTERFACES: ADSORPTION, REACTIONS, FILMS, ASSEMBLIES, FORCES-Interactions at the Ni3Al (111)-S-Al2O3 Interface at Elevated Temperatures: Ordering of Al2O3 on an S-Modified Substrate. Langmuir. 16(22), 8352–8359. [Washington, DC: American Chemical Society, c1985-.
Shepherd, K., Niu, C., Martini, D., Kelber, J. (2000). Behavior of Cu 0.6 Al 0.4 films at the SiO 2 interface. Applied Surface Science. 158(1), 1–10. North-Holland.
Kelber, J., Niu, C., Shepherd, K., Jennison, D., Bogicevic, A. (2000). Copper wetting of $α$-Al 2 O 3 (0001): theory and experiment!!!. Surface Science. 446(1), 76–88. North-Holland.
Niu, C., Shepherd, K., Martini, D., Tong, J., Kelber, J., Jennison, D., Bogicevic, A. (2000). Cu interactions with $α$-Al 2 O 3 (0001): effects of surface hydroxyl groups versus dehydroxylation by Ar-ion sputtering!!!. Surface Science. 465(1), 163–176. North-Holland.
Magtoto, N., Niu, C., Ekstrom, B., Addepalli, S., Kelber, J. (2000). Dielectric breakdown of ultrathin aluminum oxide films induced by scanning tunneling microscopy. Applied Physics Letters. 77(14), 2228–2230. AIP.
Xu, H., Seshadri, G., Kelber, J. (2000). Effect of sulfur on the oxidation of copper in aqueous solution. Journal of the Electrochemical Society. 147(2), 558–561. The Electrochemical Society.
Chen, L., Magtoto, N., Ekstrom, B., Kelber, J. A. (2000). Effect of surface impurities on the Cu/Ta interface. Thin Solid Films. 376(1), 115–123. Elsevier.
Addepalli, S., Magtoto, N., Kelber, J. (2000). H 2 S adsorption and the effect of sulfur on the oxidation of Ni 3 Al (111). Surface Science. 458(1), 123–134. North-Holland.
Addepalli, S., Magtoto, N., Kelber, J. (2000). Interactions at the Ni3Al (111)- S- Al2O3 Interface at Elevated Temperatures: Ordering of Al2O3 on an S-Modified Substrate. Langmuir. 16(22), 8352–8359. American Chemical Society.
Chen, L., Magtoto, N., Addepalli, S., Ekstrom, B., Kelber, J. (2000). S-Induced Destabilization of Aluminum Oxide at the Fe (poly)–S–Al2O3 Interface. Oxidation of Metals. 54(3), 285–300. Springer Netherlands.
Seshadri, G., Mo, H., Kelber, J. A. (2000). Spectroelectrochemical studies of nickel oxidation in aerated phosphate solutions. Langmuir. 16(14), 6037–6042. ACS Publications.
Seshadri, G., Kelber, J. (1999). A study of the electrochemical reduction of nitrobenzene at molybdenum electrodes. Journal of the Electrochemical Society. 146(10), 3762–3764. The Electrochemical Society.
Seshadri, G., Sarid, R., Kelber, J. (1999). Combined ultrahigh vacuum–electrochemistry study of aniline oxidation at oxidized polycrystalline nickel. Surface and Interface Analysis. 27(10), 897–903. Wiley Online Library.
Addepalli, S., Lin, J., Ekstrom, B., Kelber, J. (1999). Interactions at the Al-S-Fe interface: S inhibition of aluminum oxidation. Oxidation of Metals. 52(1), 139–153. Springer Netherlands.
Shepherd, K., Kelber, J. A. (1999). Interactions of copper with oxidized TaSiN. Applied Surface Science. 151(3), 287–298. Elsevier.
Martini, D., Shepherd, K., Sutcliffe, R., Kelber, J. A., Edwards, H., San Martin, R. (1999). Modification of parylene AF-4 surfaces using activated water vapor. Applied Surface Science. 141(1), 89–100. Elsevier.
Chen, L., Kelber, J. A. (1999). Polymerized C-Si films on metal substrates: Cu adhesion/diffusion barriers for ultralarge scale integration?. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films. 17(4), 1968–1973. AVS.
Addepalli, S., Ekstrom, B., Magtoto, N., Lin, J., Kelber, J. (1999). STM atomic-scale characterization of the $γ$′-Al 2 O 3 film on Ni 3 Al (111)!!!. Surface Science. 442(3), 385–399. North-Holland.
Seshadri, G., Xu, H., Kelber, J. (1999). Sulfur catalyzed electrochemical oxidation of copper: A combined ultrahigh vacuum electrochemistry study. Journal of the Electrochemical Society. 146(5), 1762–1765. The Electrochemical Society.
Sutcliffe, R., Lee, W., Gaynor, J., Luttmer, J., Martini, D., Kelber, J. A., Plano, M. (1998). Characterization and aluminum metallization of a parylene AF-4 surface. Applied Surface Science. 126(1), 43–56. Elsevier.
Lin, T., Seshadri, G., Kelber, J. A. (1998). Combined ultrahigh vacuum/electrochemistry study of the adsorption of lead on clean and sulfur-modified nickel surfaces in aqueous environments. Langmuir. 14(13), 3673–3681. ACS Publications.
Lin, J., Ekstrom, B., Addepalli, S., Cabibil, H., Kelber, J. (1998). Effect of interfacial sulfur on oxidation behavior and oxide adhesion to Fe (111). Langmuir. 14(17), 4843–4852. ACS Publications.
Cabibil, H., Lin, J., Kelber, J. (1998). Erratum to “S-induced triangular pitting on Fe (111)”[Surface Science 382 (1997) L645]. Surface Science. 399(1), 129. North-Holland.
Lin, J., Cabibil, H., Kelber, J. (1998). S-induced faceting transformations on Fe (111). Surface Science. 395(1), 30–42. Elsevier.
Cabibil, H., Lin, J., Kelber, J. (1998). Scanning tunneling microscopy atomic resolution images of sulfur overlayers on Fe (111). Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B. 16(1), 30–37. AVS.
Lin, T., Seshadri, G., Kelber, J. A. (1997). A consistent method for quantitative XPS peak analysis of thin oxide films on clean polycrystalline iron surfaces. Applied Surface Science. 119(1), 83–92. North-Holland.
Seshadri, G., Lin, T., Ballinger, C., Kelber, J. (1997). Combined UHV-electrochemical study of polycrystalline iron electrodes in borate and sulfate media. Langmuir. 13(12), 3219–3225. ACS Publications.
Cabibil, H., Kelber, J. (1997). Oxidation of S at Fe metal and oxide surfaces and interfaces. Surface Science. 373(2-3), 257–274. North-Holland.
Cabibil, H., Lin, J., Kelber, J. (1997). S-induced triangular pitting on Fe (111). Surface Science. 382(1-3), L645–L651. North-Holland.
Lin, J., Cabibil, H., Ekstrom, B., Kelber, J. (1997). STM, LEED and AES studies on the oxidation of a CrN overlayer on Fe0. 8Cr0. 2 (100). Surface Science. 371(2-3), 337–348. North-Holland.
Seshadri, G., Lin, T., Kelber, J. (1997). The promotion of the anodic dissolution of polycrystalline iron surfaces by adsorbed sulfur: A UHV-electrochemical study. Corrosion Science. 39(5), 987–1000. Pergamon.
Cabibil, H., Prasad, J., Kelber, J. (1996). Effects of sulfur upon Fe and Cr oxide thermal stability in 304 stainless steel. Oxidation of Metals. 46(1), 169–184. Springer Netherlands.
Seshadri, G., Bower, K., Brooks, R., Kelber, J. (1995). A Comparative Study of the Corrosion of Tin-Free Steel and Iron in Sodium Bisulfite. Journal of the Electrochemical Society. 142(3), 744–748. The Electrochemical Society.
Nuesca, G., Kelber, J. (1995). Cu-metal interfacial interactions during metal organic chemical vapour deposition. Thin Solid Films. 262(1-2), 224–233. Elsevier.
Murray, E., Kelber, J. (1995). Interaction of H2O and Cl2 on iron oxide surfaces. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films. 13(5), 2558–2563. AVS.
Kelber, J., Cabibil, H. (1995). SO 2 formation at the sulfur-iron oxide interface. Surface Science. 1(329), 101–106.
Cabibil, H., Kelber, J. (1995). SO2 formation at the sulfur-iron oxide interface. Surface Science. 329(1-2), 101–106. North-Holland.
Prasad, J., Nuesca, G. M., Kelber, J. A. (1994). Atomic hydrogen cleaning of a TiN surface. Applied Surface Science. 74(1), 115–120. Elsevier.
Nuesca, G., Prasad, J., Kelber, J. (1994). Effects of atomic hydrogen on Cu (II) bishexafluoroacetylacetonate interactions with a TiN surface. Applied Surface Science. 81(2), 237–249. North-Holland.
Prasad, J., Nuesca, G. M., Kelber, J. A. (1994). Erratum to “atomic hydrogen cleaning of a TiN surface”[Applied surface science 74 (1994) 115]. Applied Surface Science. 78(4), 489. North-Holland.
Kelber, J., Murray, E., Prasad, J., Cabibil, H. (1994). The interaction of H 2 O and Cl 2 on Fe polycrystalline surfaces. Surface Science. 1(319), 1–9.
Murray, E., Prasad, J., Cabibil, H., Kelber, J. (1994). The interaction of H2O and Cl2 on Fe polycrystalline surfaces. Surface Science. 319(1-2), 1–9. North-Holland.
Murray, E., Prasad, J., Kelber, J. (1993). Fe oxychloride desorption from an Fe polycrystalline surface. Surface Science Letters. 295(1-2), L993–L997. North-Holland.
Cheek, R. W., Kelber, J. A., Fleming, J. G., Blewer, R. S., Lujan, R. D. (1993). In Situ Monitoring of the Products from the SiH4+ WF 6 Tungsten Chemical Vapor Deposition Process by Micro-Volume Mass Spectrometry. Journal of the Electrochemical Society. 140(12), 3588–3590. The Electrochemical Society.
Murray, E., Prasad, J., Kelber, J. A. (1993). Iron oxychloride desorption from an iron polycrystalline surface. Surface Science. 295(1), .
Prasad, J., Murray, E., Kelber, J. A. (1993). Site selective chemistry of S, Cl and H2O at the iron oxide surface. Surface Science. 289(1-2), 10–18. North-Holland.
Perez, J., Villalobos, J., McNeill, P., Prasad, J., Cheek, R., Kelber, J. A., Estrera, J., Stevens, P., Glosser, R. (1992). Direct evidence for the amorphous silicon phase in visible photoluminescent porous silicon. Applied Physics Letters. 61(5), 563–565. AIP.
Perez, J., Villalobos, J., McNeill, P., Prasad, J., Cheek, R., Kelber, J. A., Estrera, J., Stevens, P., Glosser, R. (1992). Direct evidence for the amorphous silicon phase in visible photoluminescent porous silicon. Applied Physics Letters. 61(5), 563--565. AIP.
Prasad, J., Murray, E., Kelber, J. A. (1992). Hydroxyl stabilization on iron surfaces by chlorine interactions. Surface Science Letters. 278(1-2), L115–L120. North-Holland.
Welton, T., Prasad, J., Kelber, J., Lujan, R., Fleming, J., Blewer, R. (1992). MOCVD of Copper on Tungsten: Carbon Contamination at the Interface. Other. 383–388.
Kelber, J. A., Brow, R. K. (1992). Model epoxy/metal-oxide chemical interactions: diethanolamine on oxidized copper and aluminum. Applied Surface Science. 59(3-4), 273–280. North-Holland.
Prasad, J., Murray, E., Kelber, J. A. (1992). The effects of chlorine on Fe and Fe2O3 surfaces in H2S environment. Chemical Physics Letters. 190(3-4), 187–189. North-Holland.
Kelber, J., Rogers, J., Banse, B., Koel, B. (1990). Interaction of dimethylamine with clean and partially oxidized copper surfaces. Applied Surface Science. 44(3), 193–204. North-Holland.
Cheek, R., Kelber, J. A. (1990). SiO sub 2 Surface Structure and Loss of Selectivity for Tungsten CVD. Other. 99–104.
Kelber, J. (1989). Electron stimulated desorption of Ch3OH and (CH3) 2NH from partially oxidized copper. Applied Surface Science. 40(1-2), 129–134. North-Holland.
Rogers, J., Kelber, J., Henderson, M., White, J. (1989). The interaction of trimethyl amine with a polyvinyl alcohol surface. Applied Surface Science. 35(4), 423–434. North-Holland.
Rye, R., Kelber, J., Kellogg, G., Nebesny, K., Lichtenberger, D. L. (1987). Localization effects in the Auger spectra of ring nitrogen systems: Pyridine, poly (2-vinyl) pyridine, borazine, and boron nitride. The Journal of Chemical Physics. 86(8), 4375–4383. AIP.
Rye, R., Kelber, J. (1987). Thermal desorption mass spectrometric and x-ray photoelectron studies of etched surfaces of polytetrafluoroethylene. Applied Surface Science. 29(4), 397–410. North-Holland.
DePaola, R., Hrbek, J., Hoffmann, F., others, (1986). Alkali halides. Surface Science. 169, 479–490.
Kelber, J., Rogers, J., Ward, S. (1986). Effects of low-energy electron bombardment on the surface chemical structure and adhesive properties of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Journal of Materials Research. 1(05), 717–723. Cambridge University Press.
Kelber, J., Bieg, K. (1986). Surface analysis of LiF films by electron stimulated desorption and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Applied Surface Science. 27(2), 151–163. North-Holland.
Taglauer, E., Tolk, N., Riedel, R., Colavita, E., Margaritondo, G., Gershenfeld, N., Stoffel, N., Kelber, J., Loubriel, G., Bommanavar, A., others, (1986). Temperature dependence of photon stimulated desorption of ground state and excited state Na from NaCl. Surface Science. 169(2-3), 267–274. North-Holland.
Garcia-Prieto, J., Feng, W., Novaro, O., others, (1984). Adsorption isotherms, see also Chemisorption theory, Physisorption. Surface Science. 147, 709–718.
Kelber, J., Knotek, M. (1984). Electron-stimulated desorption from partially fluorinated hydrocarbon thin films: Molecules with common versus separate hydrogen and fluorine bonding sites. Physical Review B. 30(1), 400. APS.
Kelber, J., Daniels, R., Turowski, M., Margaritondo, G., Tolk, N., Kraus, J. (1984). Photon-stimulated desorption of solid neopentane. Physical Review B. 30(8), 4748. APS.
Kelber, J., Knotek, M. (1983). Electron-stimulated desorption in organic molecular solids. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films. 1(2), 1149–1153. AVS.
Stucky, G., Rye, R., Jennison, D., Kelber, J. (1982). Auger line-shape studies of the bonding in transition metal carbonyls and nitrosyls. Journal of the American Chemical Society. 104(22), 5951–5959. ACS Publications.
Kelber, J., Rye, R., Nelson, G., Houston, J. (1982). Auger spectroscopy of polyethylene and poly (ethylene oxide). Surface Science. 116(1), 148–162. Elsevier.
Kelber, J., Knotek, M. (1982). Electron stimulated desorption of condensed, branched alkanes. Surface Science Letters. 121(1), L499–L506. North-Holland.
Jennison, D., Kelber, J., Rye, R. (1982). Localized Auger final states in covalent systems. Physical Review B. 25(2), 1384. American Physical Society.
Kelber, J., Jennison, D. (1982). Localized Auger final states in linear alkanes and polyethylene. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology. 20(3), 848–851. AVS.
Kelber, J., Jennison, D., Rye, R. (1981). Analysis of the Auger spectra of CO and CO2. The Journal of Chemical Physics. 75(2), 652–662. AIP.
Jennison, D., Stucky, G., Rye, R., Kelber, J. (1981). Analysis of Transition-Metal Carbonyl Auger Line Shapes. Physical Review Letters. 46(14), 911. APS.
Jennison, D., Kelber, J., Rye, R. (1981). Configuration-interaction effects in molecular auger decay rates. Chemical Physics Letters. 77(3), 604–608. Elsevier.
Jennison, D., Kelber, J., Rye, R. (1981). Localized Auger final states in covalent systems. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology. 18(2), 466–467. AVS: Science & Technology of Materials, Interfaces, and Processing.
Kelber, J., Harrah, L., Jennison, D. (1980). Theoretical studies of (CuC2H4)+ and (CuC2H4) 0: application of CuCl on polystyrene. Journal of Organometallic Chemistry. 199(2), 281–291. Elsevier.
Kelber, J. A., Shirane, G., Evans, B., Westrum, E. (1977). Neutron scattering study of the phase transitions in a doped polycrystalline Fe3O4: Zn0. 005Fe2. 995O4. Solid State Communications. 21(6), 551–554. Pergamon.
Other
Kelber, J. A., Binek, C., Bowden, P. A., Belashchenko, K. (2016). Magneto-electric voltage controlled spin transistors.
Kelber, J. A. (2016). Controlled epitaxial boron nitride growth for graphene based transistors.
Kelber, J. A., Dowben, P. (2016). Boron carbide films exhibits extraordinary magnetoconductance and devices based thereon.
Dowben, P., Kelber, J. A. (2016). Semiconducting alloy polymers formed from orthocarborane and 1, 4-diaminobenzene.
Kelber, J. A. (2015). Voltage switchable non-local spin-FET and methods for making same.
Rimsza, J. M., Li, Y., Pasquale, F., Kelber, J. A., Du, J. (2015). Chemical bonding in carborane/aromatic co-polymers: a first-principles analysis of experimental photoemission spectra. Molecular Simulation. 00, 1. Taylor & Francis. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08927022.2015.1007055
Kelber, J. A., Dowben, P. (2015). Coherent spin field effect transistor.
Kelber, J. A. (2015). Manufacturable spin and spin-polaron interconnects.
Kelber, J. A., Dowben, P. (2014). Coherent spin field effect transistor.
Kelber, J. A., Gaddam, S. S., Bjelkevig, C. L. (2014). Graphene formation on dielectrics and electronic devices formed therefrom.
Kelber, J. A., Zhou, M. (2012). Graphene magnetic tunnel junction spin filters and methods of making.
Kelber, J. A. (2012). Methods of forming graphene/(multilayer) boron nitride for electronic device applications.
Kelber, J. A. (2012). Grahene field effect transistor.
Kelber, J. A., Lei, J., Magtoto, N. P., Rudenja, S. (2009). Conductor structures including penetrable materials.
Jennison, D. R., Bogicevic, A., Kelber, J. A., Chambers, S. A. (2004). Method of adhesion between an oxide layer and a metal layer.
Kelber, J. A. (2000). Films for use in microelectronic devices and methods of producing same.
Kelber, J. A. (1989). Modification of polymeric surface for improved adhesion via electron beam exposure.
Ph.D. Thesis
Kelber, J. A. (2014). The effect of plasma on silicon nitride, oxynitride and other metals for enhanced epoxy adhesion for packaging applications. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS.
Kelber, J. A. (2011). The interactions of plasma with low-k dielectrics: Fundamental damage and protection mechanisms. University of North Texas.
Kelber, J. A. (2010). FREE RADICAL INDUCED OXIDATION, REDUCTION AND METALLIZATION. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS.
Kelber, J. A. (2008). METALLIZATION AND MODIFICATION OF LOW-K DIELECTRIC MATERIALS. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS.
Kelber, J. A. (2005). Metal Oxide Reactions in Complex Environments: High Electric Fields and Pressures above Ultrahigh Vacuum. University of North Texas.
Kelber, J. A. (2005). Process Evaluation and Characterization of Tungsten Nitride as a Diffusion Barrier for Copper Interconnect Technology. University of North Texas.
Kelber, J. A. (2004). REACTIVITY OF OXIDE SURFACES AND METAL–OXIDE INTERFACES: EFFECTS OF WATER VAPOR PRESSURE ON ULTRATHIN ALUMINUM OXIDE FILMS, AND STUDIES OF PLATINUM GROWTH MODES ON ULTRATHIN OXIDE FILMS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON ADHESION. University of North Texas.
Kelber, J. A. (2004). TANTALUM-AND RUTHENIUM-BASED DIFFUSION BARRIERS/ADHESION PROMOTERS FOR COPPER/SILICON DIOXIDE AND COPPER/LOW $κ$ INTEGRATION!!!. University of North Texas.
Kelber, J. A. (2003). Study of Interactions Between Diffusion Barrier Layers and Low-k Dielectric Materials for Copper/Low-k Integration. University of North Texas.
Kelber, J. A. (2000). Diffusion barriers/adhesion promoters. Surface and interfacial studies of copper and copper-aluminum alloys. University of North Texas.
Kelber, J. A. (1999). Adhesion/diffusion Barrier Layers for Copper Integration: Carbon-silicon Polymer Films and Tantlum Substrates. University of North Texas.
Kelber, J. (1987). Effects of temperature on the surface contamination of LiF: An electron stimulated desorption study. AVS.
Kelber, J., Rye, R., Nelson, G. (1981). Auger lineshape analysis of polymers: polyethylene and poly (ethylene oxide). AVS.
Review, Journal
Balogun, K., Ganesan, A., Chukwunenye, P., Gharaee, M., Adesope, Q., Nemšák, S., Bagus, P. S., Cundari, T. R., D’Souza, F., Kelber, J. A. (2023). Vanadium oxide, vanadium oxynitride, and cobalt oxynitride as electrocatalysts for the nitrogen reduction reaction: a review of recent developments. Journal of Physics Condensed Matter. 35(33), . https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85159781478
Technical Report
Schultz, P. A., Kelber, J. A., Magtoto, N., Vamala, C., Jain, M., Jennison, D. (2007). Reactivities of Ultrathin Alumina Films Exposed to Intermediate Pressures of H2O: Substrate-Mediated Mechanism for Growth and Loss of Surface Order.. Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States).
Magtoto, N., Qin, F., Kelber, J. A., Jennison, D. R. (2004). H2O-induced instabilities at transitional phase alumina surfaces at intermediate pressures: oxide surface chemistry beyond ultra-high vacuum.. Sandia National Laboratories.
Magtoto, N., Niu, C., Anzaldura, M., Kelber, J., Jennison, D. (2000). STM-Induced Void Formation at the Al ${$sub 2$}$ O ${$sub 3$}$/Ni ${$sub 3$}$ Al (111) Interface!!!. Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM (US); Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore, CA (US).
Bogicevic, A., Jennison, D., Kelber, J., Niu, C., Shepherd, K. (1999). Copper Wetting of x-Al (2) O (3)(0001): Theory and Experiment. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (US); Sandia National Labs., Livermore, CA (US).
Cabibil, H., Kelber, J. (1995). A microscopic mechanism for sulfur-induced destabilization of oxide scales. ASM International, Materials Park, OH (United States).
Kelber, J. (1987). Improved polymeric surface for adhesion through electron stimulated chemical modification of polymeric surface. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA).

Presentations Given

Invited Talk

Kelber, J. A. (Author & Presenter), D'Souza, F. (Other), Cundari, T. R. (Other), Surface Science Discussions 2022, Transition Metal Oxynitrides for Electrocatalytic Reduction of Nitrogen: The roles of N vs. O sites., Polish Physical Society, Polish Vacuum Society, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland (Zoom Conference/ International), Poland. (20222022).

Kelber, J. A. (Presenter), D'Souza, F. (Other), Cundari, T. R. (Other), Chemistry Faculty Seminar, Interfacial Chemistry of the Electrocatalytic Reduction of Nitrogen to NH3: A New Collaboration in the UNT Chemistry Dept., UNT, UNT, United States of America. (20212021).

Kelber, J. A. (Author & Presenter), 13th IEEE Int. Conf. on Silicon and Integrated Circuit Technology, Direct Growth of Graphene on Magnetic Spinel Oxides: High Temperature Spintronics without Spin Injection, IEEE, Hangzhou, China, China. (20162016).

Kelber, J. A. (Author & Presenter), Faculty Seminar, Direct growth of graphene and BN on Industrially Appropriate Substrates, SUNY Poly, Albany, NY, United States of America. (20162016).

Kelber, J. A. (Author & Presenter), Seminar, Direct Growth of 2D Materials on Practical Substrates: From Surface Chemistry to New Physics and Devices, Donastia Institute of Physics, San Sebastian, Spain, Spain. (20152015).

Oral Presentation

Chukwuneneye, P. (Author & Presenter), Ganesan, A. (Author), Gharaee, M. (Author), Balogun, K. (Author), Adesope, Q. (Author), Anwar, F. (Author), Amagbor, S. (Author), Willadsen, D. (Author), Cundari, T. R. (Author), D'Souza, F. (Author), Kelber, J. A. (Author), 50th annual NOBCCHE Conference, Stability, Selectivity and NRR Activity of Magnetron Sputtered Titanium Oxynitride at Different pH Values, National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers, New Orleans, LA, United States of America. (2023 – ).

Chukwunenye, P. (Author & Presenter), Ganesan, A. (Author), Gharaee, M. (Author), Balogun, K. (Author), Adesope, Q. (Author), Amagbor, S. (Author), Golden, T. D. (Author), Cundari, T. R. (Author), D'Souza, F. (Author), Kelber, J. A. (Author), ACS 55th Meeting-in-Miniature, Dallas-Ft. Worth Local Section, Stability, Selectivity ad NRR Activity of Magnetron-Sputtered Titanium Oxynitride at Different pH Values, American Chemical Society, Tarleton State University, United States of America. (2023 – ).

Chukwunenye, P. (Author & Presenter), Ganesan, A. (Author), Gharaee, M. (Author), Balogun, K. (Author), Adesope, Q. (Author), Anwar, F. (Author), Cundari, T. R. (Author), D'Souza, F. (Author), Kelber, J. A. (Author), ACS Spring Meeting 2023, Selectivity of metal oxynitrides for electrocatalytic reduction of nitrogen to ammonia vs. hydrogen evolution: a comparison of titanium, vanadium and cobalt oxynitrides at different pH values, American Chemical Society, Indianapolis, United States of America. (2023 – ).

Balogun, K. (Author & Presenter), Chukwunenye, P. (Author), Anwar, F. (Author), Ganesan, A. (Author), Adesope, Q. (Author), Willadsen, D. (Author), Nemsak, S. (Author), Cundari, T. R. (Author), Bagus, P. S. (Author), Kelber, J. A. (Author), ACS Spring Meeting, N2 interactions with V in different oxidation states: Operando and in situ photoemission studies relevant to the electrocatalytic niitrogen reduction reaction, American Chemical Society, Indianapolis, United States of America. (2023 – ).

Balogun, K. (Author & Presenter), Chukwunenye, P. (Author), Ganesan, A. (Author), Adesope, Q. (Author), Amagbor, S. (Author), Willadsen, D. (Author), Nemsak, S. (Author), Cundari, T. R. (Author), Bagus, P. S. (Author), D'Souza, F. (Author), Kelber, J. A. (Author), ACS 55th Meeting-in-Miniature, Dallas-Ft. Worth Local Section, Surface Changes and Stability of Vanadium Oxide Thin Film at Ambient and Electrochemical Conditions for Nitrogen Reduction: Surface Science Approach, American Chemical Society, Tarleton State University, United States of America. (2023 – ).

Alhowity, S. (Author), Balogun, K. (Author), Ganesa, A. (Author), Lund, C. J. (Author), Omolere, O. (Author), Adesope, Q. (Author & Presenter), Chukwunenye, P. (Author), Amagbor, S. C. (Author), Anwar, F. (Author), Altafi, M. K. (Author), D'Souza, F. (Author), Cundari, T. R. (Author), Kelber, J. A. (Author), AVS 69th Annual Symposium, Factors governing the reactivity of transition metal carbides at solid-liquid interfaces, American Vacuum Society, Portland, OR, United States of America. (20232023).

Nemsak, S. (Author), Balogun, K. (Author & Presenter), Chukwunenye, P. (Author), Cundari, T. R. (Author), Bagus, P. S. (Author), Kelber, J. A. (Author), 9th Annual Ambient Pressure X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Workshop, The NAP-XPS study of the interaction of molecular nitrogen with vanadium oxide in the presence and absence of water vapor at room temperature, Swiss National Science Foundation, Switzerland, Switzerland. (2022).

Nemsak, S. (Author), Balogun, K. (Author & Presenter), Chukwunenye, P. (Author), Cundari, T. R. (Author), Bagus, P. S. (Author), Kelber, J. A. (Author), American Vacuum Society 68th International Symposium and Exhibition, Interaction of molecular nitrogen with vanadium oxide in the absence and presence of water vapor at room temperature, American Vacuum Society, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America. (20222022).

Kelber, J. A. (Other), Osonkie, A. (Presenter), American Vacuum Society International Symposium, Mechanisms of Electrocatalytic Reduction of N2 at Vanadium Oxynitride Surfaces: Impacts of Metal Oxophilicity and π-Backbonding, American Vacuum Society, Zoom and live in Denver, CO, United States of America. (20212021).

Kelber, J. A. (Author), DTRA Program Review, Improving Novel Boron Carbide Polymers for Enhanced Neutron Detection, US Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Lorton, VA, United States of America. (20182018).

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research
Zhang, Z. (Principal), Kelber, J. (Co-Principal), "Tunable Plasmonic Multispectral Metasurfaces," Sponsored by Dept. of Defense, Federal, $799998 Funded. (July 31, 2023July 30, 2027).
Zhang, Z., Kelber, J. A., "Protective Thermal Electro-Chromic Coatings (PROTECC) for Lunar Exploration," Sponsored by NASA, Federal, $899999 Funded. (August 1, 2023August 1, 2026).
Cundari, T. R. (Co-Principal), D'Souza, F. (Co-Principal), Kelber, J. A. (Co-Principal), "Collaborative Research: Sustainable Ammonia Production from Nitrogen via Electrochemical and Photochemical Methods," Sponsored by Welch Foundation, Private, $300000 Funded. (June 1, 2023May 31, 2026).
Neu, J. (Co-Principal), Zhang, Z. (Principal), Kelber, J. A. (Co-Principal), Krokhin, A. (Co-Principal), Choi, T., "High-Contrast Elasto-Metamaterial Photonics for Adaptable and Stable Lasing," Sponsored by Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Federal, $4437624 Funded. (September 1, 2023August 31, 2025).
Ma, S. (Co-Principal), Kelber, J. (Principal), "Transition-Metal Carbides for Fischer-Tropsch Catalysis: Surface Oxygen and Metal Oxophilicity," Sponsored by ACS-PRF, Other, $110000 Funded. (September 1, 2023August 31, 2025).
Kelber, J. A., D'Souza, F., Cundari, T. R., "Metal Oxynitrides: Tuning Metal-N and Metal-O Interactions for Improved Electrocatalytic Properties at the Liquid/Solid Interface," Sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $499983 Funded. (August 1, 2021July 31, 2024).
Zhang, Z., Kelber, J. A., "Adaptive and Protective Transparent Capping of Self-Cooling Thermal Radiative Coatings," University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (May 2021May 2022).
Zhang, Z. (Co-Principal), Jeffry, K. (Co-Principal), "Adaptive and Protective Transparent Capping of Self-Cooling Thermal Radiative Coatings," Sponsored by UNT VPIR, University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (June 1, 2021May 30, 2022).
Berman, D. (Co-Principal), Ecker, M. (Co-Principal), Cundari, T. R. (Co-Principal), Kelber, J. A. (Co-Principal), "Metal Oxynitrides as Biocompatible Coatings for Medical Device Applications," Sponsored by COS-CENG, University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (June 16, 2021March 15, 2022).
Sponsored Research
Zhang, Z. (Principal), Kelber, J. (Co-Principal), "Adaptive and Protective Transparent Capping of Cooling Thermal Radiative Coatings," Sponsored by College of Engineering/College of Science, University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (August 2021May 2022).
Kelber, J. A. (Principal), Dowben, P. A. (Co-Principal), "Improvement of Novel Boron Carbide Polymers for enhanced Neutron Detection," Sponsored by US DTRA, Federal, $300000 Funded. (June 15, 2017June 14, 2019).
Kelber, J. A., "Collaborative Research: Spintronics without Spin Injection," Sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, $199000 Funded. (20152018).
Kelber, J. A. (Principal), "Thin films for Co/BN/Co magnetic tunnel junctions and related devices," Sponsored by CSPIN, a MARCO/DARPA STARnet Center, Other, $100000 Funded. (20162017).
Kelber, J. A. (Co-Principal), "Improvement of BC polymers for enehanced neutron radiation detection," Sponsored by US DTRA, Federal, $450000 Funded. (20142017).
Kelber, J. A. (Principal), "Thin films for Co/BN/Co magnetic tunnel junctions and related devices," Sponsored by CSPIN, a MARCO/DARPA STARnet Center, Other, $100000 Funded. (20152016).
Kelber, J. A. (Principal), "Thin films for Co/BN/Co magnetic tunnel junctions and related devices," Sponsored by CSPIN, a MARCO/DARPA STARnet Center, Other, $177000 Funded. (20142015).
Uncategorized
Kelber, J. A. (Principal), "unrestricted research gift," Sponsored by Texas Instruments, $25000. (2011 – Present).
Kelber, J. A. (Co-Principal), "VUV/Plasma Interactions with OSG and Emerging Amorphous Materials," Sponsored by Semiconductor Research Corporation, $315000. (20122015).
Kelber, J. A. (Co-Principal), "Graphene/dielectric heterostructures," Sponsored by Semiconductor Research Corporation, $350000. (20112014).
Kelber, J. A. (Principal), "Plasma Cleaning of Surfaces," Sponsored by Semiconductor Research Corporation, $238000. (20112014).
Kelber, J. A. (Principal), "Novel Boron Carbide Polymers," Sponsored by US Defense Threat Reduction Agency, $375000. (20092014).
Kelber, J. A. (Principal), "Boron Carbide Films as Novel Diffusion Barriers," Sponsored by Semiconductor Research Corporation, $40000. (20122013).
Kelber, J. A. (Principal), "Surface Chemistry of W CVD," Sponsored by Novellus Systems, $78000. (20112012).
Kelber, J. A. (Principal), "Plasma/Surface Interactions," Sponsored by Semiconductor Research Corporation, $225000. (20092012).
Kelber, J. A. (Principal), "Substrate-Mediated Assembly of Graphene," Sponsored by Semiconductor Research Corporation, $195000. (20072010).

Copyrights, Patents

Patent
Rajendran, S., Pilli, A., Kelber, J. A., Arava, L., Regular, Date Submitted to University: 2021 –.

Service

University Service

Committee Member, Chair Evaluation Committee. (December 1, 2022 – Present).

Committee Member, COS Promotion and Tenure Committee. (September 1, 2019 – Present).

Professional Service

Other, American Vacuum Society. (August 1, 2018 – Present).

Other, Department of Energy and National Science Foundation. (January 15, 1991 – Present).

Committee Member, American Vacuum Socieity, Executive Commitee of the Magnetic Interfaces and Nanostructures Dvision, Denton, Texas. (January 1, 2022December 31, 2023).

Committee Member, American Vacuum Society, Magnetic Interfaces and Nanostructures Division Executive Committee, Denton, Texas. (November 1, 2021October 31, 2023).

Chairperson, American Vacuum Society/Texas Chapter, Texas. (January 1, 2018January 1, 2019).

Consulting

Novellus Systems. (20102011).