Dr. James Harris

Professor

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Biography

James Harris is the James Elenor Chesebrough Professor Emeritus in the School of Engineering at Stanford University, specializing in Electrical Engineering. His research focuses on the utilization of molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) for developing new materials and electronic optoelectronic devices. His pioneering work since the 1970s includes the demonstration of practical heterojunction bipolar transistors and the achievement of record-setting efficiencies in mobile phone solar cells. He has made significant contributions in areas such as the integration of photonic devices, the application of nanostructures in semiconductor technologies, and the development of novel materials for high-efficiency solar cells and photoelectrochemical systems. Harris is an elected member of the National Academy of Engineering and has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Jun-ichi Nishizawa Medal from IEEE and the Aristotle Award from the Semiconductor Research Corporation. His extensive educational background includes a Ph.D., MS, and BS from Stanford University, all in Electrical Engineering.

Research Interests

Awards

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Jun-ichi Nishizawa Medal

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Elected Member

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Aristotle Award

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Al Cho MBE Award

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MBE Innovator Award

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Alexander Humboldt Senior Research Prize

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Morris Liebmann Award

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Welker Medal

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Fellow

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Courses

SCCM 499 APPPHYS 291 PHYSICS 291 APPPHYS 290 MATSCI 399 MATSCI 200 MATSCI 300 MATSCI 299 PHYSICS 490

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
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Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.