Dr. Charles Kane

Professor

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Biography

Charles Kane is the Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Physics at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in condensed matter theory. His pioneering research centers around quantum electronic phenomena in solids, focusing on the manipulation and control of matter at the microscopic scale. He explores various advanced technologies and techniques that allow for the fabrication of semiconductor structures at the nanoscale, leading to significant innovations in the field. His work has been instrumental in understanding the properties of low-dimensional systems, including quantum wires and dots, as well as advancements in materials such as carbon nanotubes and graphene. Kane’s research has broad implications in fundamental physics and technology, and he has made substantial contributions to mesoscopic physics and quantum many-body physics. He has been recognized with numerous awards and honors for his outstanding contributions to physics and education, including election to the National Academy of Sciences and the receipt of prestigious medals for his research excellence.

Research Interests

Experience

Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor

— Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Professor focusing on Condensed Matter Theory.

Walter H. Leonore C. Annenberg Professor Natural Sciences

— Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Held a distinguished chair position.

Class 1965 Endowed Term Chair

— Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Endowed chair in the Physics Department.

Associate Chair Undergraduate Affairs

— Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Oversaw undergraduate affairs in the Physics Department.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Taught and conducted research in Physics.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Initiated academic career with focus on research and teaching.

Postdoctoral Associate

— Present

IBM T.J. Watson Research Center • Yorktown Heights, NY

Conducted research in a leading technology firm.

Awards

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Benjamin Franklin Medal

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Elected to National Academy of Sciences

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Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching

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Physics Frontiers Prize

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P.A.M. Dirac Medal Prize

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Simons Investigator Grant

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Oliver Buckley Prize

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Condensed Matter Europhysics Prize

Courses

Phys 171: Honors Physics (EM)

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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