Dr. Erica Carlson

Professor

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Biography

Erica Carlson is a Professor at Purdue University in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. She has a diverse academic background with a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the California Institute of Technology, a Master’s degree in Physics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and her Ph.D. in Physics from the same institution. Her research interests include Condensed Matter Theory, Quantum Materials, Electronic Fractals, Critical Phenomena, Noise, Hysteresis, Quantum Materials Theory, and High Temperature Superconductivity. As a faculty member, Carlson has held various positions over the years, progressing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, and now to Professor. She has also completed postdoctoral research at Boston University and worked as a research assistant at leading institutions including UCLA and Caltech. Her professional contributions extend beyond teaching and research, with significant involvement in the American Physical Society, reflecting her commitment to advancing the field of physics education and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Leading academic research and teaching in physics.

Associate Professor

— Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Conducted advanced research and supervised graduate students.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Engaged in teaching and research in the field of physics.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Collaborated on research projects in physics.

Research Assistant

— Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Assisted in research activities in the Department of Physics.

Research Assistant

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Supported physics research.

Research Assistant

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Contributed to research in the Department of Chemistry.

Research Assistant

— Present

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

Participated in chemistry research projects.

Awards

#2020

Fulbright Scholar

#2017

Murphy Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award

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Fellow

#2006

Cottrell Scholar

Requirements for Purdue University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
GRE Subject
Prerequisites
Knowledge of general physics Intermediate level mechanics Electricity and magnetism Statistical and thermal physics Quantum mechanics
Application Checklist
  • Completed Application Form
  • Application Fee
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Official Transcripts
  • Physics and Math Course Listing Form
  • Three Letters of Reference
  • Personal History Statement
Specialization Notes

GRE General and Physics Subject tests are optional but encouraged.