Dr. Olivier Delaire

Associate Professor

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Biography

Olivier Delaire is an Associate Professor at the Fitzpatrick Institute for Photonics at Duke University, specializing in the investigation of atomistic transport processes relevant to energy and charge within materials. His research incorporates both experimental and computational methods to analyze and control microscopic energy transport for the design of next-generation materials, with a strong emphasis on sustainable energy applications. Delaire's current research focuses on superionic conductors, photovoltaics, thermoelectrics, ferroelectrics, and metal-insulator transitions. His group's work aims to provide fundamental insights into atomic dynamics and elementary excitations in condensed matter systems, utilizing techniques such as neutron and x-ray scattering, optical spectroscopy, and quantum-mechanical simulations. This multifaceted approach offers a deeper understanding of the interplay between microscopic mechanisms and macroscopic thermodynamic properties.

Research Interests

Awards

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DOE EARLY CAREER AWARD

2014-01-01
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World Materials Research Institute Forum Prize

2010-01-01
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Director's Award

2009-01-01
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Clifford G. Shull Fellowship

2008-01-01
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Louis Rosen Prize

2008-01-01
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Outstanding Ph.D. Research Award

2006-01-01

Courses

Graduate Training Internship Special Readings Independent Study Diffraction Spectrometry Special Projects Special Topics Thermodynamics Structure Properties of Solids

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)