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David M. Tanenbaum is the Osler-Loucks Professor in Science and Professor of Physics at Pomona College, where he has been a faculty member since 1997. He is currently on leave for the 2025–2026 academic year. His work is based in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, with research focused on experimental condensed matter physics, materials science, and nanotechnology.
His research interests include plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition, hydrogenated amorphous silicon, photovoltaics, scanning probe microscopy, nanometer-scale lithography, and nanofabrication processes. He often describes his work in accessible terms as related to solar cells, microscopy, and computer chip fabrication. His lab emphasizes applied research in thin film growth and device characterization.
The recent publications highlight a strong focus on the stability and degradation of organic and perovskite solar cells, with extensive participation in interlaboratory collaborations such as ISOS-3. His work spans materials synthesis, device fabrication, and environmental testing, contributing significantly to the reliability assessment of next-generation photovoltaics.
- National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation awards (2019, 2011, 2006)
- NSF NSEC awards via Cornell University (2001–2010)
- Hirsch Grant, Mellon Research Leave, ACS-PRF, and Cottrell Award
- Multiple EIPBN micrograph awards (Best Optical, Most Bizarre, Best Photon)
Tanenbaum has led major instrumentation grants and collaborates with institutions including Cornell University, NREL, and JILA. His lab supports undergraduate research and advanced fabrication techniques. He teaches courses such as Nanotechnology in Science and Fiction, Quantum Mechanics, and Advanced Lab, integrating research and education.
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