The Haven Magazine Spring 2018
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University Relations<br />
Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center<br />
Lock <strong>Haven</strong> University<br />
Lock <strong>Haven</strong>, PA 17745<br />
Q&A<br />
Professor<br />
Marian Tzolov teaches<br />
physics at LHU and leads students in<br />
the study of nanotechnology.<br />
Q<br />
: Tell us about your field of<br />
study. How did you develop<br />
an interest in it and what led<br />
you to <strong>The</strong> <strong>Haven</strong>?<br />
A<br />
: Physics was my interest since<br />
high school. <strong>The</strong> fundamental<br />
knowledge, the understanding<br />
of the world around us, and<br />
the application relevance all<br />
motivated me. It is amazing that<br />
humanity has developed tools<br />
and methods for studying nature,<br />
and fabricating materials and<br />
devices that have never existed<br />
in nature. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Haven</strong> offers very<br />
good opportunities to do science,<br />
and I enjoy every moment in the<br />
classroom and in the laboratories.<br />
Q<br />
: What is the most<br />
rewarding part of your job?<br />
A<br />
: <strong>The</strong> interaction with the<br />
students. Science is a human,<br />
social activity. <strong>The</strong> ultimate fruition<br />
of the scientific endeavor is to<br />
share ideas and experience with<br />
others, in best case scenarios to<br />
transfer the understanding and<br />
experience to younger people—<br />
to empower them to be active<br />
and creative.<br />
Q<br />
: What is one thing you’d<br />
like people to know about<br />
the field of nanotechnology?<br />
A<br />
: Nanotechnology is<br />
interdisciplinary, a field<br />
where ideas and methods are<br />
exchanged between established<br />
branches of science. A gamechanging<br />
factor nowadays is<br />
the tremendous technological<br />
advancement in instrumentation,<br />
and computation, both hardware<br />
and software. This provides a lot<br />
of opportunities, but also raises<br />
the bar for our knowledge and<br />
preparation.<br />
Q<br />
: In your view, what are<br />
some of the primary<br />
advantages <strong>The</strong> <strong>Haven</strong> offers?<br />
A<br />
: <strong>The</strong> <strong>Haven</strong> is a supportive,<br />
inclusive, and personal<br />
community. <strong>The</strong> relatively small<br />
number and the spirit of the<br />
<strong>Haven</strong>’s members make this<br />
possible. <strong>The</strong> close relations<br />
between students and faculty<br />
have a huge, positive impact on<br />
reaching our educational goals.<br />
Q<br />
: When you’re not in the lab<br />
or the classroom, how do<br />
you enjoy spending your time?<br />
A<br />
: I like spending time with<br />
my family, either at home<br />
baking bread at the weekends<br />
and cooking using vegetables<br />
from our backyard, or going to<br />
our kids’ dance performances<br />
and sport competitions. Weather<br />
and time permitting, you can see<br />
me jogging, cross country skiing,<br />
playing table tennis, helping with<br />
local track meets, or helping my<br />
wife in organizing the local Math<br />
Kangaroo competition.