Dr. Lucas Caretta

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lucas Caretta is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at Brown University. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota and his Ph.D. in Materials Science Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he was recognized as an NSF Graduate Student Fellow and a GEM Consortium Fellow. Following his doctoral studies, he completed postdoctoral research at the University of California, Berkeley, supported by prestigious fellowships including the President's Postdoctoral Fellowship and the Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship. His research focuses on the design and manipulation of the magnetic, electronic, and optical properties of oxide thin films, utilizing advanced techniques such as epitaxial growth and in-situ materials characterization. Caretta is dedicated to addressing fundamental nanoscale challenges that have significant technological implications.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Teaching and conducting research in the School of Engineering, focusing on materials science and engineering.

Awards

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President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship

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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

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GEM Consortium Fellowship

Courses

Materials Science Electronic Magnetic Materials Design

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
Application Checklist
  • Personal Statement
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE Scores
  • TOEFL/IELTS Scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics