Dr. Brad Ramshaw

Associate Professor

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Biography

Brad Ramshaw is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Cornell University. He completed his BSc (Hons.) in Physics at the University of British Columbia from 2002 to 2007 and earned his PhD in Physics from the same institution from 2007 to 2012. His research focuses on Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, particularly in probing the fundamental properties of quantum materials. Ramshaw's lab designs and constructs unique experiments aimed at exploring topological superconductors, high-temperature superconductors, and the intricate behaviors of quantum spin liquids. With access to high magnetic fields exceeding 100 tesla, Ramshaw's work has led to significant insights into broken symmetries in high-temperature superconductors and phase transitions within quantum materials. He has authored numerous influential publications in the field and received multiple awards, including the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Post-Graduate Scholarship and the Lee Osheroff Richardson Science Prize. In addition to his research, he is actively involved in teaching undergraduate courses on quantum mechanics and senior thesis projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2012-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Los Alamos National Labs, National High Magnetic Field Lab • Los Alamos, NM

Conducted research on high magnetic field physics.

Staff Scientist

2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Los Alamos National Labs, National High Magnetic Field Lab • Los Alamos, NM

Led experiments in high magnetic field conditions.

Assistant Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Teaching and conducting research in condensed matter physics.

Awards

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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Post-Graduate Scholarship

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Martin Beate Block Physics Award

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Postdoc Poster Award

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Postdoc Publication Prize Experimental Sciences

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Postdoc Publication Prize Actinide Science

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Lee Osheroff Richardson Science Prize

Courses

Basics of Quantum Mechanics Senior Thesis

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture