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Dr. Jay Narayan is the John C. Fan Distinguished Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at NC State University’s College of Engineering, with affiliations in Physics and the Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering. He holds a courtesy appointment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. His research focuses on advanced materials synthesis, including Q-carbon (harder than diamond), domain matching epitaxy (DME), and high-temperature superconductors. He pioneered laser annealing and transient thermal processing, leading to innovations in semiconductors and LEDs.
Education:
- Bachelor’s from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (1969)
- MS and PhD from UC Berkeley (1970–1971)
Research Interests: Dr. Narayan’s work centers on novel functional materials, including Q-carbon-based diamond synthesis, laser-induced phase transformations, and thin film epitaxy. His discoveries in Q-carbon and Q-BN have revolutionized material hardness and superconductivity. Key areas include:
- Laser-solid interactions and nanosecond pulsed laser processing
- High-efficiency Nano-Pocket LEDs
- Epitaxial growth of III-nitrides on silicon
- Defect engineering in oxides and nitrides
Awards:
- North Carolina Science Award (2014)
- Acta Materialia Gold Medal (2011)
- Three R&D-100 Awards (2017–2024)
- O. Max Gardner Award (2014)
Advising & Grants: He has mentored over 88 PhD students and secured funding from NSF, ARO, DARPA, and industry partners. His research impacts energy storage, optoelectronics, and nanotechnology. The Narayan Research Group collaborates with Oak Ridge National Lab and industry leaders like Kopin Corp.
Labs & Teams: The Narayan Research Group operates within NC State’s MSE department, focusing on nanomaterials synthesis, advanced characterization (HRTEM/STEM), and device fabrication. Their work directly supports the U.S. Chips Act through semiconductor innovation.
