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Irving P. Herman is the Edwin Howard Armstrong Professor Emeritus of Applied Physics at Columbia University. He specializes in the fundamental aspects and applications of laser interactions with matter, with a focus on nanoscience. His work encompasses the properties of nanocrystals and films composed of nanocrystals, van der Waals layers, optical physics in solid state, molecular and chemical physics, as well as thin film processing and optical spectroscopy. His active research group studies the optical properties of semiconductor and metal oxide nanocrystals and the assembly of these films through controlled evaporation and electrophoretic deposition techniques. Herman has contributed significantly to the field, authoring several books and numerous research papers, and he has been involved in various educational initiatives aimed at ethics in science. He has received numerous honors, including fellowships from the American Physical Society and the Optical Society of America. Herman earned his SB and PhD degrees in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1972 and 1977, respectively. He joined Columbia's faculty in 1986 and has served in various leadership roles, including chair of the Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics.
Columbia University • New York, NY
Retired as the Edwin Howard Armstrong Professor of Applied Physics.
Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics • Columbia University, New York, NY
Served as chair, overseeing departmental operations and faculty.
Materials Research Science Engineering Center • Columbia University, New York, NY
Directed the center focused on advancing materials research.
Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics • Columbia University, New York, NY
Assisted the chair with departmental responsibilities.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)