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Paul Shen is the Pigott Professor of Physical Sciences and Professor of Physics and Applied Physics at Stanford University. He is a leading researcher in the field of quantum materials, focusing on the emergent properties of strongly correlated electron systems, including high-temperature superconductors and topological materials. Over his academic career, he has developed critical instrumentation for the study of these materials, particularly through angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES). He has also contributed significantly to the understanding of the underlying physics of these complex systems. Shen has mentored hundreds of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, with many now occupying faculty or research positions in academia and national laboratories. His research emphasizes not just theoretical insights but also the advancement of experimental techniques, making him a key figure in condensed matter physics.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Teaching and researching within the Department of Physics and the Department of Applied Physics, focusing on quantum materials and experimental methodologies.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.