Emilio Mendez

Emilio Mendez is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University. His research focuses on semiconductor physics, quantum transport phenomena, and nanostructured materials. Key areas include resonant tunneling, shot noise analysis in nanoscale devices, and optoelectronic properties of quantum wells/superlattices. He has extensively studied graphene field-effect transistors, carbon nanotube LEDs, and GaN/ZnO nanowires.

• Developed methods to characterize quantum Hall transitions in graphene
• Explored novel electric-field effects in semiconductor heterostructures
• Investigated noise mechanisms in resonant tunneling diodes under magnetic fields

His work bridges fundamental physics with applications in nanoelectronics and optoelectronics. Over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 1993 reflect contributions to semiconductor device physics, microcavity optics, and exciton-polariton systems. Active in mentoring graduate students through experimental and theoretical studies in nanomaterials and quantum phenomena.