Dr. Thomas Devereaux

Professor

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Biography

Professor Thomas Devereaux is a distinguished researcher in the fields of theoretical condensed matter physics and computational physics. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Oregon in 1991 and has since contributed significantly to understanding quantum materials. His research focuses on utilizing computational physics tools to investigate equilibrium and non-equilibrium electron dynamics, integrating analytical theory with numerical simulations. He directs a group that employs high-performance computing to address complex problems in energy-related materials, particularly focusing on photon-based spectroscopies and strongly correlated quantum materials. Throughout his career, he has held prestigious positions such as a Senior Fellow at the Precourt Institute for Energy and has been involved in various academic institutions, including the Max Planck Institute and the University of Waterloo. His contributions have been recognized through several awards, including a Fellowship from the U.S. Department of Education and being named a Fellow of the American Physical Society.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory • Menlo Park, California

Leading research in photon science and materials science engineering.

Director

2011-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Stanford Institute Materials Energy Sciences • Menlo Park, California

Oversaw the institute's research initiatives in energy materials.

Post-doctoral Fellow

1991-01-01 — 1993-01-01

Max Planck Institute • Stuttgart

Conducted research in theoretical condensed matter physics.

Assistant Professor

1996-01-01 — 1999-01-01

George Washington University • Washington, DC

Taught and researched within the physics department.

Associate Professor

1999-01-01 — 2006-01-01

University of Waterloo • Waterloo, Canada

Advanced research and teaching in the field of physics.

Awards

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Fellowship, U. S. Department of Education

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Junior Scholar Incentive Award

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Research Fellowship

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Premier's Research Excellence Award

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Scientist Research Fellowship

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Fellow

Courses

MATSCI 185 MATSCI 215 APPPHYS 290 MATSCI 399 PHYSICS 190 MATSCI 200 MATSCI 300 MATSCI 299 PHYSICS 490 MATSCI 150 APPPHYS 470 MATSCI 310

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
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