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Jonathan Bird is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University at Buffalo (UB), part of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. He also directs the Center for Advanced Semiconductor Technologies. His research focuses on nanoelectronics, mesoscopic physics, quantum phenomena, and novel nanomaterials. Bird holds a BSc and PhD in Physics from the University of Sussex (UK), with prior positions including JSPS Visiting Fellow at the University of Tsukuba (1991–1992) and Associate Professor at Arizona State University (1997–2004).
Education:
- BSc (First-Class Honors), Physics, University of Sussex, 1986
- PhD, Physics, University of Sussex, 1990
Research interests span nanoscale electronics, quantum transport in 2D materials, and advanced semiconductor technologies. His work explores device paradigms like terahertz plasmon sourcing, graphene-based spintronics, and quantum phenomena in confined systems. With nearly 300 peer-reviewed publications and co-authored textbooks, his contributions bridge fundamental physics and applied engineering.
Key Awards:
- NYSTAR Distinguished Professor (2003)
- UB Exceptional Scholar Award (2008)
- SUNY Chancellor's Excellence Award (2012)
- Institute of Physics Fellowship (2002)
Grants and advising include leadership in multidisciplinary initiatives. His labs focus on nanoscale device fabrication, terahertz systems, and energy-efficient electronics. Bird actively collaborates on projects like the TeraNova platform for ultra-broadband wireless communications.
