Dr. Gleb Finkelstein

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Biography

Gleb Finkelstein is a physicist specializing in quantum nanostructures, focusing on superconductivity and the quantum Hall effect. His research investigates coexistence phenomena and the unique properties of superconducting and quantum Hall states, with implications for quantum information science. He is recognized for pioneering work in multi-terminal Josephson junctions using ballistic graphene and thermal conductivity measurements in 2D superconductors. Finkelstein's contributions include observing chiral Andreev edge states and developing quantum Hall-based superconducting devices. With a solid academic background from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and the Weizmann Institute of Science, he brings extensive experience in experimental physics. As a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University, he plays an integral role in mentoring students and advancing research in applied physics.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fellow

2015-01-01
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Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program

2003-01-01
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Award for Excellence in Graduate Research

1998-01-01
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Daniel Brener Memorial Prize

1996-01-01
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Distinction Prize

1993-01-01

Courses

PHYSICS 495: Thesis Independent Study PHYSICS 493: Research Independent Study PHYSICS 465: Quantum Mechanics II PHYSICS 371L: Electronics Physics Measurements Instrumentation PHYSICS 271L: Electronics PHYSICS 152L9D: Introductory Electricity, Magnetism, Optics (Discussion Component) EGR 393: Research Projects Engineering

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)