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Zoran Ninkov

Professor

Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science
College of Science
ninkov@cis.rit.edu
585-475-7195
Office Location
CAR-A240
Office Mailing Address
Center for Imaging Science Rochester Institute of Technology 54 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester NY 14623-560

Zoran Ninkov

Professor

Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science
College of Science

Education

BSc (1st Class Honours), University of Western Australia (Physics); MSc, Monash University (Chemistry); Ph.D., University of British Columbia (Geophysics and Astronomy)

ninkov@cis.rit.edu
585-475-7195
Personal Links
Personal Website
Areas of Expertise
Instrumentation
Detectors
Optics
Imaging Science
Astronomy

Select Scholarship

Journal Paper
Raisanen, Alan D., et al. "Simulation of Practical Single-Pixel Wire Grid Polarizers for Superpixel Stokes Vector Imaging Arrays." Optical Engineering 51. 016201 (2012) Print.
Raisanen, Alan D., et al. "Simulation of Practical Single-Pixel Wire Grid Polarizers for Superpixel Stokes Vector Imaging Arrays." Optical Engineering 51. 1 (2011): NA. Print.
Published Conference Proceedings
Herweg, Jared, et al. "SpecTIR Hyperspectral Airborne Rochester Experiment Data Collection Campaign." Proceedings of the Algorithms and Technologies for Multispectral, Hyperspectral, and Ultraspectral Imagery XVIII. Baltimore, Maryland: n.p., 2012. Print.
Published Article
Fourspring, K.D., Z. Ninkov, J.P. Kerekes. “Scattered light in a DMD based multi-object spectrometer.” Proceedings of Modern Technologies in Space-and Ground-based Telescopes and Instrumentation, SPIE, SPIE Astronomical Instrumentation, 7739 (June 2010): 1-9. Print. " 
Fourspring, K.D., Z. Ninkov, J.P. Kerekes. “Subpixel Scatter in Digital Micromirror Devices.” ProceedingsEmerging Digital Micromirror Device BasedSystems and Applications II, Photonics West, 7596 (January 2010): n.p. Print. " 
Rhodes, D.B.; Z. Ninkov, J.L. Pipher, C.W. McMurtry, J.D.Newman, P.K. Lee, G.J Gosian, M.D. Presnar. “Synthetic scene building for testing thermal signature tracking algorithms.” Remote Sensing System Engineering III, SPIE, System Performance Modeling, 7813 781309 (2010): n.p. Print.

Currently Teaching

ASTP-790
Research & Thesis
1 - 3 Credits
Masters-level research by the candidate on an appropriate topic as arranged between the candidate and the research advisor.
ASTP-791
Continuation of Thesis
0 Credits
Continuation of Thesis
ASTP-799
ASTP Independent Study
1 - 4 Credits
An independent study in an area of astrophysical sciences and technology not covered in the available courses. This study may be reading study of an appropriate textbook, literature review, or other appropriate work. The course requires a formal proposal, faculty sponsor, and program approval.
ASTP-890
Research & Thesis
1 - 6 Credits
Dissertation research by the candidate for an appropriate topic as arranged between the candidate and the research advisor.
ASTP-891
Continuation of Thesis
0 Credits
Continuation of Thesis
IMGS-451
Imaging Detectors
3 Credits
This course provides an overview of the underlying physical concepts, designs, and characteristics of detectors used to sense electromagnetic radiation having wavelengths ranging from as short as X-rays to as long as millimeter radiation. The basic physical concepts common to many standard detector arrays will be reviewed. Some specific examples of detectors to be discussed include photomultipliers, micro channel plates, hybridized infrared arrays, positive-intrinsic-negative (PIN) detectors, and superconductor-insulator-superconductor (SIS) mixers. The use of detectors in fields such as astronomy, high energy physics, medical imaging and digital imaging will be discussed.
IMGS-528
Design and Fabrication of Solid State Cameras
3 Credits
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with hands-on experience in building a CCD camera. The course provides the basics of CCD operation including an overview, CCD clocking, analog output circuitry, cooling, and evaluation criteria.
IMGS-628
Design and Fabrication of Solid State Cameras
3 Credits
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with hands-on experience in building a CCD camera. The course provides the basics of CCD operation including an overview, CCD clocking, analog output circuitry, cooling, and evaluation criteria.
IMGS-790
Research & Thesis
1 - 6 Credits
Masters-level research by the candidate on an appropriate topic as arranged between the candidate and the research advisor.
IMGS-890
Research & Thesis
1 - 6 Credits
Doctoral-level research by the candidate on an appropriate topic as arranged between the candidate and the research advisor.
IMGS-891
Continuation of Thesis
0 Credits
Continuation of Thesis

In the News

  • March 29, 2018

    Two people working on a astronomical imaging system.

    Using cinema technology for space missions

    RIT scientist Zoran Ninkov is developing and testing an astronomical imager inspired by an Oscar-award winning cinema projection system. The RIT astronomical imaging system is competing with other technologies for deployment on future NASA space missions for surveying star and galaxy clusters.
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