Dr. Daniel Ralph

Professor

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Biography

Daniel Ralph is the F.R. Newman Professor of Physics at Cornell University. He received his B.S. in Physics and Mathematics from Vanderbilt University in 1986 and completed his Ph.D. in Physics at Cornell University in 1993. His research is focused on experimental condensed matter physics, particularly on spin transport and high-speed dynamics in magnetic devices, as well as the properties of nanometer-scale samples. With expertise in nanofabrication techniques, Ralph's group investigates the electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of systems at the scale of nanometers, utilizing the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility. He has collaborated with various groups to explore the spin-transfer torque effect, which involves manipulating magnetic orientations through spin-polarized currents. Ralph's recent work includes advancements in generating spin currents and their applications in magnetic memory devices for high-speed signal processing. He has received numerous recognitions, including being an Alfred P. Sloan Fellow and a member of the Kavli Institute at Cornell. His extensive publication record spans articles in high-impact journals, addressing topics from spin-orbit torques to Kondo effects in nanomagnetic systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Associate

— Present

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Assistant Professor

— Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Associate Professor

— Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Professor

— Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Horace White Professor

— Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

F.R. Newman Professor

— Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Awards

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Lester B. Knight Director

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Physics Chair

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Alfred P. Sloan Fellow

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David Lucile Packard Foundation Fellow

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William L. McMillan Award

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James C. McGroddy Prize for New Materials

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