Benjamín Aleman

Benjamín Aleman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Oregon, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences, Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, and Materials Science Institute. His research spans quantum and nanoscale physics, focusing on low-dimensional systems, nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS), and quantum sensing.

• Education: Ph.D. from UC Berkeley (2011), joined UO in 2013.
• Research Themes: Graphene-based devices, solid-state quantum emitters, photonic circuits, and applications in medical diagnostics and astronomy.
• Awards: Editor’s Pick, Applied Physics Letters (2019).
• Students: Collaborated with Andrew Blaikie, David Miller, Rachael Klaiss, and Brittany Carter on graphene and quantum emitter projects.
• Publications: 15 most recent articles cover graphene bolometers, 2D materials, quantum defects, and biomedical interfaces, reflecting interdisciplinary work in physics, materials science, and applied research.
• Labs: Leads the Alemán Lab, developing technologies like the graphene "trampoline" for light detection and quantum sensing.