Arthur P Baddorf

Arthur P Baddorf is a Senior Research Scientist at the Scanning Tunneling Microscopy Group within the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences (CNMS) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). With over 35 years of experience in nanoscale materials research, he specializes in surface/interface physics, electron excitations, and quantum material synthesis.

• Education: B.A. in Math and Physics from Wheaton College (1980), Ph.D. in Physics from University of Pennsylvania (1987)

His research focuses on atomic-scale property mapping using advanced microscopy techniques like scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Key areas include ferroelectric switching, 2D material assembly, and energy transport mechanisms at the nanoscale.

Recent publications highlight work on quantum material creation, defect-engineered catalysts, and intercalation dynamics in MXenes. His group operates over 15 high-precision microscopes for atomic-level analysis.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Fellow of the AVS (2017)
  • Cosslett Award (2008)
  • ORNL Team Accomplishment Award (2006)
  • ORNL Science and Technology Award (2006)

He serves on multiple advisory committees including the µAtoms EFRC (2023-present) and the Nanomaterials Editorial Board (2020-present), while also contributing to instrumentation patents related to semiconductor compositions and ferroelectric memory devices.