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James M Valles is a Professor of Physics at Brown University's School of Engineering, holding the Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence. His research spans experimental condensed matter physics and biological physics, focusing on superconductivity, electron correlation effects in disordered systems, and magnetic manipulation of biological systems. He has received prestigious awards including the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellowship, Fellow of the American Physical Society, and the Harriet W. Sheridan Award for teaching excellence.
Education:
- PhD, Physics, University of Massachusetts (1988)
- BA, Physics, Dartmouth College (1981)
Valles' research in condensed matter physics explores superconductivity, insulating transitions, and quantum phenomena in ultra-thin films and nanostructures. His biological physics work pioneers the use of static magnetic fields to manipulate cell division, microorganism swimming, and biopolymerization. Recent publications highlight studies on metal nanocrystals, quantum critical transport, and magnetic buoyancy effects.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions:
- Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellowship (1990-92)
- Harriet W. Sheridan Award for Distinguished Contribution to Teaching and Learning (2012)
- Philip J. Bray Award for Excellence in Science Teaching (2019)
- Excellent Research Award from The Magneto-Science Society of Japan (2019)
- Fellow of the American Physical Society (2013)
As a Provost Faculty Teaching Fellow, Valles co-facilitates anti-racist teaching seminars. His lab collaborates extensively, including with Jingming Xu on nanoscale films and Jay Tang on biopolymerization. Teaching includes courses in Basic Physics, Analytical Mechanics, and Electricity and Magnetism.
