Dr. Saptarshi Das

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Biography

Saptarshi Das is an Ackley Professor in Engineering Science Mechanics at Penn State University. His research interests focus on advanced materials and devices, particularly in the domain of two-dimensional materials and their applications in electronics. He has published extensively in high-impact journals, contributing to the understanding of ferroelectricity in freestanding thin films, field-effect transistors, and neuro-inspired computing. As a lead researcher, he has been involved in various significant projects funded by prestigious agencies such as the National Science Foundation and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, revolving around the scalability and reliability of dimensional layered semiconductors and the development of ultra-low power circuits. He has received several accolades for his work, including the NSF CAREER Award and the Outstanding Research Award from the Penn State Engineering Alumni Society. In addition to his research, Das is active in teaching, mentoring, and serving in various capacities within the academic community, organizing conferences and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.

Research Interests

Experience

Ackley Professor

2024-07-01 — Present

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Engineering Science and Technology.

Awards

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NSF CAREER Award

2021-03-01
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Nanoscale Horizon Emerging Investigator

2023-09-01
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Outstanding Research Award

2022-01-01

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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