Brian Skinner

Brian Skinner is an Associate Professor of Physics at the Ohio State University, where he leads a theory research group focused on condensed matter and quantum materials. His work bridges traditional solid-state physics with unconventional applications like quantum information and human dynamics.

Research Interests include quantum materials, disordered networks, thermoelectric effects, and statistical mechanics. His group investigates long-ranged interactions, strong disorder, and network behavior, often collaborating with experimental teams.

Recent Articles reflect his interdisciplinary approach, spanning quantum transport in nanomaterials, entanglement dynamics, and social systems modeling. His work on Dirac/Weyl semimetals and twisted graphene has garnered attention for novel thermoelectric and conductive properties.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Minnesota (2011)
• B.S. in Physics and Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech (2007)

Lab Group has mentored students like Calvin Pozderac, Sandeep Joy, and Xiaozhou Feng, all of whom defended their theses in recent years.