Dr. Aharon Kapitulnik

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Biography

Aharon Kapitulnik is the Theodore Sydney Rosenberg Professor in the Department of Applied Physics at Stanford University. His research focuses on experimental condensed matter physics, applying methods in tabletop experimental studies of fundamental phenomena in physics. Recent studies cover a broad spectrum of phenomena associated with the behavior of correlated disordered electron systems, particularly in reduced dimensions, and the development of effective instrumentation to detect subtle signatures of physical phenomena. He has received numerous accolades, including the Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship and the Presidential Young Investigator Award. Kapitulnik is also a Fellow of the American Physical Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Tel Aviv University, where he also completed his B.Sc. Prior to his current position, he has held various roles including Chair of the Department of Applied Physics and Deputy Director of the Laboratory for Advanced Materials at Stanford University, and Visiting Professor at Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1994-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and research in the Department of Applied Physics and Department of Physics.

Chair

2005-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Department of Applied Physics, Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Led the department and managed academic activities.

Deputy Director

2000-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Oversaw laboratory operations and research projects.

Visiting Professor

2000-01-01 — 2001-01-01

Hebrew University of Jerusalem • Jerusalem, Israel

Conducted research and taught courses.

Director

1999-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Center for Materials Research, Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Directed research and academic coordination.

Chair

1996-01-01 — 1999-01-01

Department of Applied Physics, Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Managed departmental affairs and curriculum.

Associate Professor

1990-01-01 — 1994-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Engaged in research and teaching in Applied Physics.

Assistant Professor

1985-01-01 — 1990-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Started academic career with a focus on research and teaching.

Assistant Professor

1985-01-01 — 1985-01-01

UC Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA

Short-term teaching and research role.

Awards

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Fellow

2022-01-01
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Elected Member

2015-01-01
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Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Physics Prize

2015-01-01
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EPIQS Experimental Investigator Award

2014-01-01
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Yuval Ne'eman Memorial Lecture

2014-01-01
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Alexander von Humboldt Research Award

2011-01-01

Courses

PHYSICS 108 APPPHYS 285 APPPHYS 291 APPPHYS 290 PHYSICS 190 PHYSICS 490 APPPHYS 280 APPPHYS 272 PHYSICS 172

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
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

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