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Kunal Mukherjee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science Engineering at Stanford University. His research focuses on semiconductor materials, particularly for applications in data transmission, sensing, and monitoring. Mukherjee's group specializes in high-quality thin films, including IV-VI materials and III-V material systems. His work involves understanding the imperfections in crystalline structures and their impact on the electronic and optical properties of materials. He has a strong background in integrating semiconductors with silicon-germanium substrates for hybrid circuits that combine infrared photonics with conventional electronics. Mukherjee is also recognized for his contributions to the field through various awards, including the Young Investigator Award and the CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has previously worked at UC Santa Barbara and IBM.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science Engineering emphasizing semiconductor research and education.
University of California, Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA
Held assistant professor position in the Materials department.
IBM TJ Watson Research Center • Yorktown Heights, NY
Conducted research on semiconductor materials.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA
Engaged in semiconductor materials research.
Finisar • Sunnyvale, CA
Worked as a transceiver engineer focusing on semiconductor applications.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.