Dr. Sufei Shi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sufei Shi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Shi's research focuses on condensed matter physics, particularly exploring the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials and the development of novel electronic and opto-electronic devices. With a Ph.D. from Cornell University, Dr. Shi has expertise in various aspects of nanomaterial synthesis, including mechanical exfoliation and chemical vapor deposition, which are crucial for producing high-quality two-dimensional materials. He has advanced methods for nanoscale fabrication, utilizing state-of-the-art tools such as electron-beam lithography to construct devices at atomic scales. Dr. Shi conducts low-temperature transport measurements and ultrafast optical spectroscopy to investigate the interactions of light and matter in low-dimensional systems. His work aims to understand quantum effects and light-matter interactions, guiding the design of next-generation nanoelectronic devices with innovative applications. Dr. Shi is also dedicated to educating students and advancing the field through his research and publications in prestigious journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Teaching and conducting research in condensed matter physics.

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — 2023-12-31

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Troy, NY

Conducted research and taught in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering.

Assistant Professor

2015-01-01 — 2020-12-31

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Troy, NY

Conducted research and taught in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering.

Postdoc Scholar

2011-08-01 — 2015-06-30

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Conducted research in the Department of Physics.

Awards

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NSF Career Award

2020-01-01

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.