Jeffrey Bokor

Jeffrey Bokor is the Paul R. Gray Distinguished Professor of Engineering in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) at UC Berkeley, with a joint appointment as Senior Scientist in the Materials Science Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He served as Associate Dean for Research in the UC Berkeley College of Engineering from 2012-2017 and held a joint appointment as Deputy Director for Science at the Molecular Foundry from 2004 until 2012.

His research interests focus on nanoscale science and engineering, with particular emphasis on nanomagnetics/spintronics, graphene and carbon nanotube electronics, nanophotonics, and nano-electromechanical systems. His work bridges fundamental physics with practical applications in next-generation electronic devices. Bokor's research group has made significant contributions to understanding the behavior of materials and devices at the nanoscale, with applications in computing, sensing, and energy-efficient electronics.

The publication record shows a strong focus on nanoscale electronic devices, particularly in the areas of spintronics, 2D materials, and nanomagnetics. His most recent work demonstrates expertise in MoS₂ transistors, graphene electronics, and nanomagnetic phenomena, reflecting the evolution of his research toward atomically thin materials and quantum phenomena in nanoscale systems.

Selected Awards and Honors:

• American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow (2008)
• IEEE EDS Paul Rappaport Award (2002)
• DARPATech Significant Technical Achievement Award (2000)
• IEEE Electron Devices Society Fellow (2000)
• IEEE Fellow (1999)
• American Physical Society Fellow (1998)
• Optica (OSA) Fellow (1991)

Bokor has advised numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers who have gone on to successful careers in academia and industry. His research has been supported by various government agencies including DARPA, NSF, and DOE, as well as industry partnerships. His work at the Molecular Foundry and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has provided unique opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in nanoscale science.

His laboratory work spans from fundamental materials characterization to device fabrication and testing, with strong connections to the semiconductor industry and national research facilities. The research group maintains active collaborations with other departments at Berkeley and with national laboratories.