Dr. Romain Danneau

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Romain Danneau is a project leader at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in the Institute of Quantum Materials Technologies. He specializes in areas such as quantum transport noise, low-temperature solid state physics, and mesoscopic physics, with a particular focus on graphene and carbon nanotubes. Danneau has made significant contributions to the understanding of proximity-induced superconductivity and topology in condensed matter physics. He obtained his Ph.D. in Physics from Joseph Fourier University, Grenoble, France, in 2003. His research experience includes positions at various prestigious institutes, including postdoctoral roles in Australia and Finland. Danneau has led research groups at KIT, focusing on the electronic properties of graphene and has collaborated on several DFG-funded projects. He served as an invited professor at Sejong University in Korea and has multiple publications showcasing his work on graphene-based devices. Danneau continues to push the boundaries of research in quantum materials, contributing to international collaborative projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Permanent Scientist

2020-01-01 — Present

Institute Quantum Materials Technologies, KIT • Karlsruhe, Germany

Permanent Scientist

2015-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Institute of Nanotechnology at KIT • Karlsruhe, Germany

Research Group Leader

2008-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Institute of Nanotechnology at KIT • Karlsruhe, Germany

Led a research group focusing on the electronic properties of graphene.

Postdoc

2006-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Pertti Hakonen's Group, Low Temperature Laboratory, Aalto University • Helsinki, Finland

Postdoc

2004-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Australia Research Council Fellow, Alex Hamilton's Group, University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Requirements for Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or equivalent 120 ECTS in Chemistry subjects At least 60 ECTS from laboratory practicals Specific ECTS: 44 Inorganic, 24 Organic, 22 Physical Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Module handbook/Course descriptions
  • Proof of German C1 (for German tracks)
  • APS Certificate (for China, India, Vietnam)
Specialization Notes

Includes tracks for Inorganic, Organic, Physical, and Theoretical Chemistry.