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Ethan D. Minot

Interim Department Head
Professor
Department of Physics

Ethan D. Minot

Interim Department Head
Professor
Department of Physics

Research

Ethan is an experimental physicist exploring the properties of quantum materials such as two-dimensional semiconductors, carbon nanotubes, and graphene. His work seeks to deepen understanding of quantum phenomena and drive innovations in semiconductor technology, including next-generation logic, memory, and sensing devices. His lab’s expertise spans semiconductor processing, nanoscale metrology, and electronic and optoelectronic measurements.

Education

Ph.D., Cornell University, 2004, Physics

B.S., Massey University (New Zealand), 1999, Physics

College strategic research areas

Sustainable Energy and Materials

Awards

  • 2018: College of Science Milton Harris Award in Basic Research
  • 2014: Kavli Fellow, Cornell University, USA
  • 2011: NSF CAREER Award
  • 2010: Human Frontier Science Program Young Investigator Award