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Joseph Falson is an Assistant Professor of Materials Science and William H. Hurt Scholar at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), part of the Division of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a faculty position in the Department of Applied Physics and Materials Science. His academic journey includes a B.S. from the University of New South Wales (2009), M.S. from Tohoku University (2012), and Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo (2015).
His research focuses on synthesizing and characterizing quantum materials with emergent functionalities, particularly thin-film growth of high-quality crystals and their evaluation in extreme environments like low temperatures and high magnetic fields. The Falson Lab employs molecular beam epitaxy to explore correlated and topological electronic phases in quantum matter.
Recent work highlights include advancements in superconducting materials, thin-film epitaxy techniques, and studies of electronic phases under extreme conditions. His publications reflect a focus on superconductivity, heterostructure engineering, and quantum transport phenomena.
Falson has been recognized with the William H. Hurt Scholar (2021–) and Moore Fellow awards. His research group actively investigates material systems such as MgxZn1-xO heterostructures, rare-earth compounds, and 2D van der Waals heterostructures. The lab emphasizes precision in material synthesis and state-of-the-art characterization methods to uncover novel electronic behaviors.
Grants and advising details are central to his academic contributions, though specific grant names are not listed here. The Falson Lab collaborates on projects involving layered materials and quantum phase transitions, positioning him at the forefront of modern materials research.
