GROUP LEADERS

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Dr. Nicholas J. Borys (PI)

Associate Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Associate Director, MonArk NSF Quantum Foundry

nicholas.borys@utah.edu | 720-635-1192

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Nano-optical imaging and spectroscopy of quantum materials and nanoscale optoelectronic systems. Development of devices and technologies for quantum photonics.

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Rock climbing, skiing, mountaineering, cooking, beard growing, and highly addictive TV series.

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS & PROFESSIONALS

Dr. J. Pierce Fix

johnfix@montana.edu

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Nano-optical studies of 2D materials and the probing the mechanism of the formation of quantum emitter states in 2D semiconductors

GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCHERS

Tim Faltermeier

Physics, Montana State University

timfaltermeier@montana.edu

Research interest

Nano-optics and local optical and electronic properties of twisted 2D heterostructures from 4K to room-temperature.

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Sheikh Parvez

Materials Science, Montana State University

sheikh.parvez@student.montana.edu

Research Interests

Integration and control of 2D quantum materials with surface acoustic wave devices.

Jane Peabody

Physics and Astronomy, University of Utah

jane.peabody@utah.edu

research interests

Nonlinear optical phenomena in 2D materials, heterostructures, and devices. Automation-assisted fabrication of 2D heterostructures and devices.

Connor Meese

Physics and Astronomy, University of Utah

u1592010@utah.edu

Research InterestS

Generation of single photons with orbital angular momentum using 2D materials.

Alex Petrizze

Physics and Astronomy, University of Utah

u0875477@utah.edu

Research Interests

Nanoscale defect engineering in 2D materials using ion beam irradiation

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Mohammad Soroush

Electrical and Computer Engineering, Montana State University

mohammadsoroush@montana.edu

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Strong coupling between 2D excitons and plasmons in ultrasmooth metal films.

Joseph Stage

Physics, Montana State University

josephstage@montana.edu

research interests

Nanofabrication and nano-optical manipulation and stimulation of 2D materials for tunable quantum photonics and sensing.

Nikolas Torgerson

Electrical and Computer Engineering, Montana State University
(joint with Prof. David Dickensheets)

nikolastorgerson@montana.edu

Research Interest

MEMS devices for in-situ cryogenic strain-dependent measurements of 2D materials

Samuel Wyss

Physics, Montana State University

samuelwyss@montana.edu

Research interests

Low-temperature physics and optical properties of 2D nanoribbon materials with and without localized strain.

Patrick White

Physics, Montana State University
(joint with Prof. John Neumeier)

patrickwhite9@montana.edu

Research Interests

Growth and physical property characterization of novel 2D quantum materials. Optical investigations of charge density wave phenomena.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHERS

PHD ALUMNI

POSTDOC AND RESEARCH FACULTY ALUMNI

UNDERGRADUATE ALUMNI

  1. Artie Battaglin (MSU, Physics)

  2. Michael Colgrove (MSU, Physics)

  3. Kavika Faagau (MSU, 2022 REU)

  4. Connor Flanery (MSU, Physics)

  5. Dalton Forbes (MSU, 2021 REU)

  6. Nolan Geyer-Poncin (MSU, Physics)

  7. Forrest Gile (MSU, Physics)

  8. Cory Johns (MSU, Physics)

  9. Maddy LaLanne (MSU, Physics)

  10. Teddy Mercer (MSU, 2022 REU)

  11. Zoe Noble (MSU, Physics)

  12. Elijah Stuvland (MSU, Physics)

  13. Mika Winslow (MSU, Physics)

  14. Seamus Whyte (MSU, Physics)