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Matthew Yankowitz is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Physics and Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Washington. He joined UW after completing his postdoctoral research at Columbia University and earned his PhD in Physics from the University of Arizona. His research focuses on experimental condensed matter physics and quantum materials science, specifically investigating and controlling strong correlations, magnetism, superconductivity, and topology in two-dimensional van der Waals heterostructures, using a combination of electrical transport and scanning tunneling microscopy techniques. Yankowitz has received several prestigious awards, including the ARO Young Investigator Award in 2020, the NSF CAREER Award in 2021, and the IUPAP Young Scientist Prize in Low Temperature Physics in 2022. His work has made significant contributions to the understanding of electronic, optical, and magnetic materials, and he is recognized for his innovative approach in the field of condensed matter physics.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Teaching and conducting research in the fields of Physics and Materials Science & Engineering.
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