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David Mitzi received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Engineering Physics from Princeton University in 1985, followed by a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Stanford University in 1990. Before joining the faculty at Duke University in 2014, Dr. Mitzi spent 23 years at IBM’s T.J. Watson Research Center, where he focused on the development and application of new electronic materials, particularly organic-inorganic perovskites for photovoltaic, LED, and transistor memory applications. Throughout his career, he has been a leader in the search for innovative materials that meet the demands of modern energy applications. At IBM, he managed the Photovoltaic Science and Technology Department, where he initiated and led a multi-company program aimed at developing low-cost, high-throughput techniques for depositing thin-film chalcogenide-based absorber layers tailored for high-efficiency solar cells. His current research interests are centered around optimizing emerging photovoltaic materials to ensure their effectiveness and cost-efficiency in the competitive energy market. Dr. Mitzi has authored or co-authored over 300 scientific publications and holds numerous patents, reflecting his significant contributions to the field of materials science and energy technology.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)