Professor Dr. Erica Carlson

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.

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