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Karl Ludwig is a Professor of Physics and Materials Science & Engineering at Boston University. His research focuses on real-time X-ray studies of materials processes, including thin film growth, ion beam nanopatterning, and energy-related materials. He collaborates with national labs like Brookhaven and Argonne, utilizing synchrotron facilities such as NSLS-II and APS. His work combines experiments with theory/simulations, emphasizing coherent X-ray techniques like XPCS to study atomic-scale dynamics.
Education: Ph.D. in Applied Physics (Stanford University, 1986), M.S. in Applied Physics (Stanford, 1982), B.A. in Physics (Cornell University, 1980).
Research Interests:
- Surface and thin film processes
- Ion beam nanopatterning dynamics
- Atomic layer deposition of semiconductors
- Molten salt structure for energy applications
Recent Articles Highlight Trends in:
- X-ray studies of nanoscale growth kinetics
- Self-organized patterning mechanisms
- Plasma-assisted epitaxy of nitride materials
Awards: No explicit prizes mentioned, though multiple publications were selected as Editor's Picks.
Advising: Supervises graduate students in Materials Science & Engineering, including Anubhav Wadehra, Peco Myint, and Benli Jiang. Collaborates with groups at NRL, Stony Brook, and international institutions.
Labs: Leads the Materials X-Ray Diffraction Lab at BU, equipped with in situ synchrotron-based characterization tools.
