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Andrew J. Mannix is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Stanford University, appointed in 2020. His research group pioneers atomic-scale engineering of two-dimensional (2D) materials, with the overarching goal of tailoring electronic, optoelectronic, and quantum properties down to the fundamental limit of individual atoms.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University (2017)
- B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2012)
Research Focus:
The Mannix laboratory specializes in growth, fabrication, and characterization of 2D semiconductors, borophene, and van der Waals heterostructures. By combining scanning tunneling microscopy, atomic force microscopy, hyperspectral optical techniques, and machine learning, the group accelerates discovery and optimization of materials for next-generation high-performance transistors, flexible electronics, bio-integrated sensors, and quantum information platforms. A signature achievement is the development of robotic, ultra-high-vacuum stacking systems that deterministically assemble complex van der Waals solids with atomic precision.
Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a concentrated thrust on:
- Monolayer and bilayer TMD (WS₂, WSe₂, MoS₂) device physics
- Moiré superlattices and twist-controlled quantum phenomena
- AI-driven parameter extraction for 2D transistors
- Defect healing and contact engineering strategies
- Ferroelectricity in 2D layered semiconductors
Scientific Awards:
- Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Program (YIP) Award (2024)
- NSF CAREER Award (2024)
Advising & Open Positions:
Prof. Mannix is actively recruiting Ph.D. students, postdoctoral fellows, and Stanford undergraduates or REU participants. Ideal candidates possess backgrounds in materials science, physics, applied physics, engineering, or optics. Prior experience in 2D crystal growth, nanofabrication, or advanced characterization is advantageous but not mandatory. Interested individuals should forward CVs to ajmannix@stanford.edu.
Lab & Infrastructure:
The Mannix Research Group operates state-of-the-art facilities for MOCVD and hybrid CVD growth, robotic van der Waals stacking, scanning probe microscopy suites, and hyperspectral optical characterization. These resources enable rapid iteration from materials synthesis to device demonstration within a single collaborative environment.
