Dr. Charles Ahn

Professor

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Biography

Charles Ahn is the John C. Malone Professor of Applied Physics and Mechanical Engineering at Yale University. His research focuses on Condensed Matter Physics, particularly in the area of experimentalist techniques. Ahn's current projects involve the growth and characterization of complex oxide materials, utilizing advanced techniques such as molecular beam epitaxy and synchrotron X-ray scattering. His interest extends to the development of multifunctional oxides, nanofabrication, and electronic writing via scanning probe microscopies, as well as the exploration of complex order parameters in correlated oxides. Ahn has been recognized for his contributions to the field with multiple awards including fellowships from the American Physical Society, AVS Peter Mark Memorial Award, and the Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship. He has served in various directorial roles at Yale, including the Yale SEAS Cleanroom and the Yale Institute of Nanoscience and Quantum Engineering. His extensive academic background includes a Ph.D. from Stanford University, obtained in 1996.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Applied Physics and Mechanical Engineering.

Patents

Magnetoelectronic devices based colossal magnetoresistive thin films

A patent related to the development of magnetoelectronic devices using thin films.

Ferroelectric devices layer stable configurations

A patent concerning stable configurations of ferroelectric devices.

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.