Chris Ciccarino

Dr. Chris Ciccarino is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics at Santa Clara University's College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD in Chemical Physics from Harvard University and completed postdoctoral training at Stanford University. His research investigates quantum-mechanical phenomena in materials using first-principles computational methods.

Research interests focus on:

• Quantum material interactions (electron-phonon coupling, exciton dynamics)
• Defect engineering in solids (diamond color centers, 2D material defects)
• Computational modeling of quantum systems
• Moiré superlattice behaviors in graphene and boron nitride

His 12 recent publications (2018-2024) in journals like Nature Physics and Nature Materials demonstrate consistent focus on quantum defects, 2D materials, and computational methods. Primary themes include:

• Quantum emitter design in diamonds and boron nitride
• Electron-phonon coupling mechanisms
• Moiré superlattice dynamics
• Spin-valley locking in transition metal dichalcogenides

No awards or current students are mentioned in the available information.