David Emin

David Emin is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of New Mexico. He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Pittsburgh (1968) and has had a distinguished career spanning Sandia National Laboratories (1969–retirement) and UNM. His research focuses on condensed-matter theory, polaron theory, and superconductivity, with contributions to understanding electronic transport in solids, magnetic semiconductors, and thermoelectric materials. Emin is renowned for his work on polaron formation, bipolaron superconductivity, and radiation-resistant materials like boron-rich solids.

Education:

• PhD in Physics, University of Pittsburgh, 1968
• Post-doctoral position at UCLA

Research Interests:

• Condensed-matter theory (transport, polaron dynamics, superconductivity)
• Magnetic semiconductors and their thermoelectric properties
• Bipolaron formation and high-temperature superconductivity
• Radiation-resistant materials (e.g., boron carbides)
• Ionic transport in biological tissues

Publications:
Emin has authored or co-authored over 240 publications, including 4 books and 3 patents. His work spans topics like small-polaron hopping, Wannier-Stark localization, and brain tissue conductivity. Notable contributions include Polarons (Cambridge University Press, 2013) and foundational papers on bipolaron superconductivity in cuprates.

Awards:

• Fellow of the American Physical Society (1977)
• Outstanding Referee, American Physical Society (2008)

Grants and Impact:
Emin’s research has led to innovations in semiconductor doping, neutron detectors using boron carbides, and understanding charge transport in biological systems. His work bridges theoretical and applied physics, with implications for energy materials and biomedical engineering.

Labs and Collaborations:
Emin collaborates with Sandia National Laboratories and has advised researchers in materials science and condensed matter physics. His work is supported by grants from DOE and NSF.