Dr. Aaron Lindenberg

Professor

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Biography

Aaron Lindenberg is a Professor in Materials Science and Engineering and a member of the Photon Science Directorate at Stanford University. His research focuses on visualizing ultrafast dynamics and atomic-scale structures of materials over femtosecond and picosecond time-scales. He employs X-ray and electron scattering techniques alongside ultrafast optical methods to capture snapshots of material motion, paving the way for new advancements in understanding materials' dynamics during phase transitions. His current research interests include ultrafast properties of nanoscale materials, charge transport, and the development of materials for information storage technologies and energy-related applications, particularly nanoscale optoelectronic devices. Lindenberg's impressive career includes significant appointments and recognitions such as a Chambers Fellowship at Stanford (2015-2018) and a Young Faculty Award from DARPA (2010). He has contributed greatly to the field through awards for his mentorship and postdoctoral support, and his academic credentials include a BA from Columbia University and a PhD from UC Berkeley.

Research Interests

Patents

Nanometer Scale Nonvolatile Memory Device and Method Storing Binary Quantum Memory States

11,355,697 2022-06-07

Patent on a device for storing binary quantum memory states.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US11355697B2/en

Fast Topological Switch Using Strained Weyl Semimetals

10,861,995 2020-12-08

Patent on a topological switch utilizing strained Weyl semimetals.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US10861995B2/en

Courses

MATSCI 142 APPPHYS 290 MATSCI 399 MATSCI 200 MATSCI 400 MATSCI 300 MATSCI 299 PHYSICS 490 MATSCI 100 MATSCI 150 MATSCI 326

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
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Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.