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Alberto Salleo
Hong Seh and Vivian W. M. Lim Professor, Professor of Photon Science, and Senior Fellow at the Precourt Institute for Energy
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsNovel materials and processing techniques for large-area and flexible electronic/photonic devices. Polymeric materials for electronics, bioelectronics, and biosensors. Electrochemical devices for neuromorphic computing. Defects and structure/property studies of polymeric semiconductors, nano-structured and amorphous materials in thin films. Advanced characterization techniques for soft matter.
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John Louis Sarrao
Director of the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Professor of Photon Science, Senior Fellow at the Precourt Institute for Energy and Professor, by courtesy, of Materials Science and Engineering
BioJohn Sarrao became SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s sixth director in October 2023. The lab’s ~2,000 staff advance the frontiers of science by exploring how the universe works at the biggest, smallest, and fastest scales and invent powerful tools used by scientists around the globe. SLAC’s research helps solve real-world problems and advances the interests of the nation. SLAC is operated by Stanford University for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. It is home to three Office of Science national user facilities: the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS), the world’s most powerful X-ray laser; the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL); and the Facility for Advanced Accelerator Experimental Tests, (FACET-II). SLAC hosts thousands of users each year and manages an annual budget of ~$700M. In addition to his role as lab director, John is a professor of photon science, and by courtesy, of materials science and engineering at Stanford University, a senior fellow at Stanford’s Precourt Institute, and dean of SLAC faculty.
John came to SLAC from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in New Mexico, where he served as the deputy director for science, technology, and engineering. In that role, he led multiple directorates, including chemistry, earth and life sciences, global security, physical sciences, and simulation and computation. He also stewarded technology transitions and served as LANL’s chief research officer in support of its national security mission. Before becoming deputy director, he served as associate director for theory, simulation, and computation and division leader for materials physics and applications at LANL.
John’s scientific research focus is superconductivity in materials. He studies the synthesis and characterization of correlated electron systems, especially actinide materials. He won the 2013 Department of Energy’s E.O. Lawrence Award and is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Physical Society, and LANL. John received his PhD and master’s degree in physics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a bachelor’s degree in physics from Stanford University. -
Austin Sendek
Adjunct Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
BioAustin Sendek is Adjunct Professor of Materials Science & Engineering at Stanford University. His research and teaching focuses broadly on harnessing the power of machine learning and A.I. to accelerate the design and discovery of new materials for decarbonizing the global economy. He serves as an advisor and collaborator on several initiatives at Stanford, spanning from fundamental materials science research to technology entrepreneurship mentoring. He is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Aionics, Inc., a technology company dedicated to designing high performance batteries with A.I. and high performance compute (HPC)-based quantum mechanical simulation. He was included on the 2019 list of Forbes 30 Under 30 in Energy, and served as a Guest Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University in 2019 and 2020. He holds a B.S. in Applied Physics from UC Davis and a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Stanford University.
Upcoming courses:
FALL 2023: Materials Science and Engineering 331: Computational materials science at the atomic scale. Introduction to computational materials science methods at the atomistic level, with an emphasis on quantum methods. A brief history of computational approaches is presented, with deep dives into the most impactful methods: density functional theory, tight-binding, empirical potentials, and machine learning-based property prediction. Computation of optical, electronic, phonon properties. Bulk materials, interfaces, nanostructures. Molecular dynamics. Prerequisites - undergraduate quantum mechanics. Experience writing code is preferred but not required.
Select publications:
AD Sendek, B Ransom, ED Cubuk, LA Pellouchoud, J Nanda, EJ Reed. Machine learning modeling for accelerated battery materials design in the small data regime. ACS Energy Materials 12, 2200553 (2022).
AD Sendek, Q Yang, ED Cubuk, KAN Duerloo, Y Cui, EJ Reed. Holistic computational structure screening of more than 12000 candidates for solid lithium-ion conductor materials. Energy & Environmental Science 10 (1), 306-320 (2017).
AD Sendek, ED Cubuk, ER Antoniuk, G Cheon, Y Cui, EJ Reed. Machine learning-assisted discovery of solid Li-ion conducting materials. Chemistry of Materials 31 (2), 342-352 (2018).
AD Sendek, G Cheon, M Pasta, EJ Reed. Quantifying the search for solid Li-ion electrolyte materials by anion: a data-driven perspective. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 124 (15), 8067-8079 (2020).
AD Sendek, ER Antoniuk, ED Cubuk, B Ransom, BE Francisco, J Buettner-Garrett, Y Cui, EJ Reed. Combining Superionic Conduction and Favorable Decomposition Products in the Crystalline Lithium–Boron–Sulfur System: A New Mechanism for Stabilizing Solid Li-Ion Electrolytes. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 12 (34), 37957-37966 (2020).
J Xie, AD Sendek, ED Cubuk, X Zhang, Z Lu, Y Gong, T Wu, F Shi, W Liu, EJ Reed, Y Cui. Atomic Layer Deposition of Stable LiAlF4 Lithium Ion Conductive Interfacial Layer for Stable Cathode Cycling. ACS Nano 11 (7), 7019-7027 (2017).
B Ransom, N Zhao, AD Sendek, ED Cubuk, W Chueh, EJ Reed. Two low-expansion Li-ion cathode materials with promising multi-property performance. MRS Bulletin (2021).
ED Cubuk, AD Sendek, EJ Reed. Screening billions of candidates for solid lithium-ion conductors: A transfer learning approach for small data. The Journal of Chemical Physics 150 (21), 214701 (2019). -
Robert Sinclair
Charles M. Pigott Professor in the School of Engineering
BioUsing high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, Sinclair studies microelectronic, magnetic thin film microstructure and nanomaterials.
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Andrew Spakowitz
Senior Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs, Professor of Chemical Engineering, of Materials Science and Engineering and, by courtesy, of Applied Physics
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsTheory and computation of biological processes and complex materials
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Yuri Suzuki
Stanley G. Wojcicki Professor, Professor of Applied Physics, and by courtesy, of Materials Science and Engineering
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsHer interests are focused on novel ground states and functional properties in condensed matter systems synthesized via atomically precise thin film deposition techniques with a recent emphasis has been on highly correlated electronic systems:
• Emergent interfacial electronic & magnetic phenomena through complex oxide heteroepitaxy
• Low dimensional electron gas systems
• Spin current generation, propagation and control in complex oxide-based ferromagnets
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Shan X. Wang
Leland T. Edwards Professor in the School of Engineering and Professor of Electrical Engineering and, by courtesy, of Radiology (Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford)
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsShan Wang was named the Leland T. Edwards Professor in the School of Engineering in 2018. He directs the Center for Magnetic Nanotechnology and is a leading expert in Edge AI, biosensors, information storage and spintronics. His research and inventions span across a variety of areas including Edge AI, magnetic biochips, in vitro diagnostics, cancer biomarkers, magnetic nanoparticles, magnetic sensors, magnetoresistive random access memory, and magnetic integrated inductors.
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Jiangnan Xiong
Masters Student in Materials Science and Engineering, admitted Autumn 2025
BioI’m a 2025 graduate of New York University, where I studied Chemistry and Mathematics. My academic and research experiences span DNA nanotechnology, Organic Chemistry, and analytical chemistry. Beyond research, I am passionate in traveling and reading.
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Sheng Xu
Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine (Department Research) and, by courtesy, of Electrical Engineering and of Materials Science & Engineering
BioDr. Sheng Xu is a tenured professor and the inaugural Director of Emerging Technologies in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Stanford University, with courtesy appointments in Electrical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering. He earned his B.S. degree in Chemistry from Peking University and his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Subsequently, he pursued postdoctoral studies at the Materials Research Laboratory at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He then spent 10 years on the faculty at UC San Diego before joining Stanford in 2025. His research group is interested in developing new materials and fabrication methods for soft electronics. His research has been presented to the United States Congress as a testimony to the importance and impact of NIH funding.
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Haoxue Yan
Lecturer
BioHaoxue ("How-sh-ew-eh", she/her) is a Lecturer in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE). Though Haoxue is trained in metallurgy in her graduate studies, she constantly seeks to expand her knowledge base so that she can make materials science interesting, relevant, and approachable for her students. In her classroom, Haoxue is committed to fostering an inclusive and engaging environment that promotes a sense of curiosity and life-long learning in her students as they grow into observant and critical thinkers.
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Yunzhi Peter Yang
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and, by courtesy, of Materials Science and Engineering and of Bioengineering
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsThe Yang Lab focuses on next-generation solutions at the intersection of 3D printing, regenerative medicine, modular tissue engineering, biomaterials, and medical device innovation. Our research focuses on engineering dynamic, biomimetic microenvironments that promote cell growth, tissue regeneration, and functional restoration. We develop transformative technologies to treat a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions—including multi-tissue healing challenges and complex traumatic injuries.
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Adrian Yao
Ph.D. Student in Materials Science and Engineering, admitted Autumn 2023
BioAdrian Yao is the Founder and Team Lead of STEER, a DOE-funded initiative at Stanford's Precourt Institute for Energy and SLAC. STEER focuses on the intersection of engineering, economics, and innovation to guide “what to build, where to innovate, and how to invest.” Prior to Stanford, Adrian spent 8 years in industry as the Founder and CTO of a Li-ion battery startup, EnPower, Inc., where he continues to serve as a board director. After having developed EnPower's technology from lab to pilot and validated performance gains with OEMs and cell makers, EnPower is now scaling domestic cell manufacturing in a multi-MWh manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, IN, spearheading the domestic production of Li-ion cells for high-performance applications. Adrian obtained his B.S. in Material Science & Engineering from Rice University in Houston, TX and is simultaneously pursuing his Ph.D. in Materials Engineering at Stanford. Adrian is originally born in Houston, TX but spent the majority of his childhood in Taipei, Taiwan prior to returning to the U.S. in 2010.
