Dr. David Muller

Professor

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Biography

David Muller is the Samuel B. Eckert Professor of Engineering at the School of Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University and co-director of the Kavli Institute at Cornell for Nanoscale Science. His research is centered on the atomic-scale characterization and control of matter for applications in energy storage and conversion. He utilizes advanced electron microscopy techniques to explore new phases of two-dimensional materials that cannot exist in bulk and develops cutting-edge probability-current detectors and algorithms for measuring physical properties at atomic resolution. David obtained his graduate degrees from the University of Sydney and Cornell University, and has extensive experience in applied research at Bell Labs. His work spans various systems, including fuel cells, batteries, and superconductors, focusing on unraveling the connections between atomic-scale electronic structure and macroscopic material behavior. David's contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including fellowships with the American Physical Society and the Microscopy Society of America, as well as several prestigious awards like the Ernst Ruska Prize and the Joseph F. Keithley Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Samuel B. Eckert Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Professor of Engineering in the School of Applied and Engineering Physics, focusing on atomic-scale materials science.

Applied Research Scientist

— Present

Bell Labs •

Conducted research in atomic-scale spectroscopy and imaging of single atoms.

Awards

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Joseph F. Keithley Award for Advances in Measurement Science

2024-01-01
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John Cowley Medal

2023-01-01
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AAAS Fellow

2022-01-01
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Ernst Ruska Prize

2021-01-01
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Peter Duncumb Award

2016-01-01

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