Dr. Eugene Mele

Professor

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Biography

Eugene Mele is the Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Physics at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in condensed matter theory. His research group focuses on quantum electronic phenomena, particularly in low-dimensional systems where the electron's motion is geometrically restricted. This area includes the study of surfaces, nanostructures, and molecular solids, especially those derived from fullerene molecules and carbon-based structures. Mele's work aims to understand how electronic phenomena vary with subtle changes in the stoichiometry and geometry of materials, affecting their electronic properties. His past roles include various faculty positions at the University of Pennsylvania and a postdoctoral associate position at MIT. Mele has been recognized with numerous awards for his contributions to the field, including the John Scott Award and election to the National Academy of Sciences. He is also a Fellow of the American Physical Society.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1989-01-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching and researching in the Department of Physics.

Associate Professor

1985-01-01 — 1989-01-01

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Advanced teaching and research responsibilities in physics.

Assistant Professor

1981-01-01 — 1985-01-01

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Beginning faculty position focusing on research and education.

Associate Scientist

1978-01-01 — 1981-01-01

Xerox Webster Research Center • Webster, NY

Conducted research in condensed matter physics.

Postdoctoral Associate

1978-01-01 — 1978-01-01

Massachusetts Institute of Technology •

Postdoctoral research in physics.

Awards

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John Scott Award

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Elected National Academy of Sciences

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BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award

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Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

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Benjamin Franklin Medal in Physics

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Leverhulme Distinguished Visiting Professor

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Europhysics Prize

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Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching

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Fellow of the American Physical Society

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Ira Abrams Award for Distinguished Teaching

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Alfred P. Sloan Fellow

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National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow

Courses

Phys 361: Electromagnetism Phys 362: Electromagnetism II

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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