Ivan Schuller

Ivan Schuller is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of California San Diego (UCSD). His research focuses on superlattices, nanostructures, vortices, organic semiconductors, insulating thin films, proximity effects, and devices. He holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University (1976). Key awards include the 2015 Lise Meitner Award, the 2014 NTN Nanostar Award, and the 2004 E.O. Lawrence Award. His work spans phase transitions in quantum materials, neuromorphic computing, and magnetic phenomena. The Schuller Group has pioneered studies on hybrid materials, including vanadium dioxide-based devices and thermal neuristors for energy-efficient computing.

Research highlights include discoveries in giant magnetic effects induced in hybrid materials, voltage-controlled spin resonance, and stochastic synchronization in spiking oscillators. He has collaborated on projects such as phase-change metasurfaces for thermal management and neuromorphic architectures using correlated electron systems. His lab explores intersections between materials science, energy applications, and computational neuroscience.

• Education: Ph.D. in Physics, Northwestern University (1976)
• Awards: NSSEFF Award, IEEE Distinguished Lecturer, Doctor Honoris Causa (Universidad Complutense de Madrid)
• Labs/Teams: Schuller Group (focusing on quantum materials and neuromorphic engineering)

Recent work includes studies on ramp reversal memory in VO₂, resistive switching in engineered Mott insulators, and correlative microscopy of phase transitions. His research bridges fundamental physics and applied technologies, with implications for next-generation computing and energy systems.