David Goldhaber-Gordon

David Goldhaber-Gordon is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Stanford University, specializing in nanoscale electron behavior and quantum effects. His research spans nanofabrication, materials growth, low-temperature measurements, and scanning probe techniques, focusing on materials like graphene, carbon nanotubes, and topological insulators.

• Harvard AB in Physics (1994)
• Harvard AM in History of Science (1994)
• MIT PhD in Physics (1999)

His work explores electron organization and flow in nanoscale systems, emphasizing quantum effects and interactions. Research areas include twisted bilayer graphene, helical trilayer platforms, and topological insulator applications for quantum devices and energy technologies.

Recent publications focus on strain effects in twisted graphene, moiré superlattice engineering, and quantum anomalous Hall integration. Themes include topological phases, correlated insulators, and metrology advancements.

• Co-founder and Director, Center for Probing the Nanoscale (NSF Center)
• Junior Fellow, Harvard Society of Fellows

He teaches advanced physics labs, independent research, and dissertation courses at Stanford. His group collaborates with materials scientists, engineers, and chemists to develop novel electronic applications.