John F. DiTusa

John F. DiTusa is Dean of the School of Science and Professor of Physics at Indiana University, where he maintains an active research program in condensed matter physics. His office is located in LD222 and he can be reached at (317) 274-0625 or jfditusa@iu.edu.

Dr. DiTusa received his Ph.D. in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics from Cornell University in January 1992 and his B.A. in Physics with honors from Oberlin College in May 1985. He has been a member of the American Physical Society since 1988.

Dr. DiTusa's research focuses on condensed matter physics, with particular emphasis on magnetism, superconductivity, and quantum materials. His work explores the electronic and magnetic properties of novel materials, including topological semimetals, skyrmion lattices, and noncentrosymmetric compounds. Through experimental techniques such as quantum oscillation measurements, transport studies, and magnetic characterization, his research group investigates fundamental phenomena in strongly correlated electron systems.

Analysis of Dr. DiTusa's recent publications reveals a strong focus on topological materials and magnetic phenomena. His work frequently examines the interplay between electronic structure and magnetic ordering in novel quantum materials. A significant portion of his recent research investigates skyrmion lattices in materials like MnSi, topological semimetals such as Sr_1-yMn_1-zSb₂, and noncentrosymmetric superconductors including BiPd. His publications in high-impact journals like Nature Materials and Physical Review Letters demonstrate the significance of his contributions to the field.

Dr. DiTusa has received several prestigious awards including:

• 2000 College of Basic Sciences Faculty Research Award, Louisiana State University
• 1998 Non-tenured Faculty Award in the area of Natural & Physical Sciences from the Louisiana State University Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi
• 1997 National Science Foundation CAREER Award

Throughout his career, Dr. DiTusa has maintained active research collaborations with scientists at national laboratories and other universities. His research has been supported by various funding agencies, enabling him to mentor numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. As Dean of the School of Science, he also plays a significant role in shaping academic programs and research initiatives at the institutional level.

Dr. DiTusa's laboratory focuses on experimental condensed matter physics, utilizing various techniques to investigate quantum materials. His team employs low-temperature measurement systems, high magnetic field facilities, and sample synthesis capabilities to explore the fundamental properties of novel materials.