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Professor Michael L. Roukes focuses on nanobiotechnology, nanotechnology, nanoscale physics, and nanoscale molecular mechanics. He obtained his B.A. from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 1978 and his Ph.D. from Cornell University in 1985. He has a distinguished academic career, having served as Associate Professor at Caltech from 1992 to 1996, transitioning to Professor from 1996 to 2011, and Abbey Professor from 2011 to 2017. He is the Roshek Professor since 2018 and has led the Kavli Nanoscience Institute as Director from 2004 to 2006 and Co-Director from 2008 to 2013. Through his research, he integrates principles of physics, engineering, and biology, driving innovations in various applications within nanotechnology.
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