Jing Kong

Jing Kong is the Jerry McAfee (1940) Professor in Engineering at MIT's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Her research focuses on nanoscale materials and devices, including two-dimensional electronics and quantum systems. She directs advancements in nanofabrication and materials characterization, contributing to semiconductor technology and environmental applications.

Research Interests: Her work spans nanoscale materials synthesis, electronic devices, and optical characterization. Key areas include 2D materials (e.g., MoS₂, graphene), quantum devices, and scalable fabrication techniques for industrial applications.

Awards: Recipient of the 2024 Postdoctoral Mentoring Award for exceptional guidance in research development.

Innovations: Pioneered methods for wafer-scale 2D material integration and sensor design, with recent breakthroughs in catalysis and memory devices.