Julia A. Mundy

Julia A. Mundy is the John L. Loeb Associate Professor of the Natural Sciences and Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University. Her research focuses on designing quantum materials at the atomic scale using molecular-beam epitaxy (MBE) to synthesize metastable thin films. She leads the Mundy Group, which explores superconductors, frustrated magnets, and oxide interfaces for quantum and energy applications. Her work bridges materials synthesis, characterization, and fundamental physics.

• Affiliations: Harvard University, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Applied Physics Department
• Labs: Mundy Group (LISE 7th floor)

Research interests include MBE growth of novel oxides, thin film superconductors, and 2D electronic systems. She has pioneered methods for creating room-temperature multiferroics and discovered superconductivity in layered nickelates. Her group uses advanced tools like aberration-corrected electron microscopy and synchrotron-based spectroscopy.

Key achievements include the 2024 Moore Inventor Fellowship, NSF CAREER Award, and Packard Fellowship. Her work on transparent superconductors and fluoride-ion battery materials highlights interdisciplinary impact.

• Notable Grants: DOE Early Career Award, NSF MRI funding for LEEM/PEEM microscopy
• Team: 15+ current members including graduate students, postdocs, and undergraduates