Charles Black

Charles (Chuck) Black is a Senior Scientist and Deputy Associate Laboratory Director for the Energy and Photon Sciences Directorate at Brookhaven National Laboratory. He leads the Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN) and directs the DOE-funded NSRC Recapitalization Project to modernize U.S. nanoscience infrastructure.

• Ph.D. in Physics, Harvard University (1996)
• B.S. in Physics and Mathematics, Vanderbilt University (1991)

His research spans nanomaterials for solar energy, polymer self-assembly for semiconductor patterning, superconductivity at nanoscales, and quantum device fabrication. He has pioneered block-copolymer techniques for nanoscale electronics and explored low-temperature quantum phenomena.

Charles Black's recent publications focus on quantum computing hardware, nanoscale self-assembly, and advanced semiconductor manufacturing. His work aligns with subfields like Transmon Qubit Technology, Block Copolymer Lithography, and Quantum Device Engineering.

• Fellow, American Physical Society
• Senior Member, IEEE
• Board of Directors, Materials Research Society (2015–2017)

As a senior leader, he coordinates C2QA and directs infrastructure projects across six DOE laboratories. His career includes foundational roles in semiconductor nanotechnology at IBM and Brookhaven.

Black leads the Center for Functional Nanomaterials, supporting over 700 annual users globally. His team specializes in cutting-edge instrumentation and collaborative quantum research.