Joe Ross

Prof. Joe Ross is a Professor at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. His research focuses on magnetic and electronic materials, utilizing NMR spectroscopy, computational methods, and other experimental techniques. He received a BS from Yale University and a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, followed by postdoctoral work at Cornell University. His work explores advanced thermoelectric materials, topological materials, and quantum effects in semiconductors, with a particular emphasis on NMR studies of electronic and magnetic behavior.

Research interests include magnetism, superconductivity, and the interplay of ordered magnetic phases in materials. He leads a team investigating topological nodal lines, defect charging in thermoelectrics, and strain glasses. His lab is equipped with a 9T NMR spectrometer and advanced cryogenic facilities.

Prof. Ross has advised students such as Rui Li and collaborates on projects involving topological phase transitions and thermoelectric applications. His work has been published in leading journals like Phys. Rev. Letters, Phys. Rev. B, and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.