Dr. Stephan Haas

Professor

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Biography

Stephan Haas is a Professor of Physics at USC Dornsife, specializing in condensed matter theory, quantum information theory, and superconductivity. He completed his Ph.D. in Physics at Florida State University in 1995, where he focused on theoretical quantum systems. His research interests span a range of topics including quantum phase transitions, superconductivity, nanotechnology, and quantum magnetism. Haas has published extensively on the behavior of microscopic models of interacting electronic systems and explores thermodynamic properties, excitation spectra, and phase diagrams using advanced numerical techniques. His work on superconductivity delves into unconventional superconductors, investigating properties of materials such as cuprates and heavy-fermion compounds. He has also made contributions to the fields of nanotechnology and quantum information theory, focusing on the role of entanglement in many-body systems. Haas is known for bridging theoretical rigor with experimental practice, striving to enhance the understanding of quantum materials and their potential applications in technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-02-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Associate Professor

2002-01-01 — 2006-02-01

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Assistant Professor

1998-01-01 — 2002-01-01

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Post-Doctoral Associate

1995-01-01 — 1998-01-01

Theoretische Physik, ETH Zurich • Switzerland

Research Assistant

1991-01-01 — 1995-01-01

Florida State University • Tallahassee, FL

Teaching Assistant

1990-01-01 — 1991-01-01

Florida State University • Tallahassee, FL

Awards

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Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship

2014-01-01
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USC Associates Award for Excellence in Teaching

2010-01-01
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NIH/NSF Career Development Award

2000-01-01
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USC School/Dept Award for Teaching

2001-01-01
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Fulbright Award, Scholar

1990-01-01

Requirements for University of Southern California

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Physics or related field
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