Dr. Jyoti Katoch

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jyoti Katoch is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Central Florida in 2014 and holds a B.S. in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry from Panjab University in India. Her research interests lie in investigating the electronic and optical spin-dependent properties of novel quantum materials, particularly two-dimensional materials and devices. With expertise in controlling the properties of 2D materials through atomic-scale modifications such as adatoms and heterostructures, she focuses on understanding novel physical phenomena that arise from these modifications. Her research employs molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) techniques alongside advanced characterization tools to grow and analyze new quantum materials. Katoch utilizes a sophisticated in-situ low-temperature ultra-high vacuum magneto-transport measurement setup to study the quantum transport and optical properties of these materials, as well as their electronic band structures using NanoARPES. Additionally, she has contributed to numerous publications regarding the properties and applications of 2D materials in the field of condensed matter physics.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Teaching and conducting research in condensed matter physics.

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Teaching and conducting research in condensed matter physics.

Research Scientist

2016-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

Engaged in research on quantum materials.

Post-doctoral Researcher

2014-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

Conducted post-doctoral research in condensed matter physics.

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.