Dr. Benjamin Feldman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Benjamin Feldman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Stanford University, specializing in quantum materials and their properties. His research interests lie in understanding material properties and the interactions of electrons, particularly in novel physical phenomena that emerge in two-dimensional systems and heterostructures. He aims to explore how combining different materials can produce emergent behaviors through symmetry breaking and topological excitations. Feldman has been honored with several awards including the NSF CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation and has held postdoctoral positions at Princeton University as a Dicke Fellow. He has been involved in developing innovative measurement techniques necessary for gaining insights into quantum materials, addressing overarching questions in his field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Engaged in teaching and research on quantum materials.

Awards

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NSF CAREER Award

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Dicke Postdoctoral Fellow

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Kavli Frontiers Science Fellow

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Terman Faculty Fellow

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Sloan Research Fellow

Courses

APPPHYS 470 PHYSICS 131 PHYSICS 171 PHYSICS 291 APPPHYS 290 PHYSICS 190 PHYSICS 490 PHYSICS 205 PHYSICS 170

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
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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