Dr. Alberto Salleo

Professor

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Biography

Alberto Salleo is the Vivian W. M. Lim Professor in the Photon Science Directorate at Stanford University and a Senior Fellow at the Precourt Institute for Energy. His research focuses on novel materials processing techniques for large-area flexible electronic and photonic devices and the use of polymeric materials in electronics and bioelectronics. He investigates electrochemical devices in the context of neuromorphic computing and conducts defect structure/property studies of polymeric semiconductors and nano-structured amorphous materials thin films, utilizing advanced characterization techniques in soft matter. Salleo has held various academic appointments, including Department Chair of Materials Science and Engineering at Stanford. He has received numerous honors, such as being a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, along with various teaching awards from Stanford University. His commitment to education and mentoring is evident through his supervision of numerous doctoral and postdoctoral students, significantly contributing to the field of materials science and engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2019-01-01 — 2025-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Leading research and teaching in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

Senior Fellow

2025-01-01 — Present

Precourt Institute for Energy • Stanford, California

Engaged in research and collaborations related to energy materials.

Deputy Director, Science Technology

2025-01-01 — Present

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory • Stanford, California

overseeing research initiatives in science and technology.

Awards

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Fellow

2024-01-01
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Fellow

2024-01-01
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MRS Fellow

2023-01-01
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Walter J. Gores Award

2016-01-01
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Highly Cited Researcher

2015-01-01

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
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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