Kenan Gundogdu

Dr. Kenan Gundogdu is a Professor of Physics at North Carolina State University (NC State), part of the College of Sciences. His research focuses on ultrafast spectroscopic methods to study quantum materials, particularly hybrid perovskites and 2D semiconductors. He investigates phenomena like superfluorescence, coherent exciton dynamics, and energy conversion efficiency in photovoltaic systems. His work aims to engineer high-efficiency solar energy devices through understanding photon absorption, exciton transport, and charge separation processes.

Dr. Gundogdu earned his PhD in Physics from the University of Iowa (2004), followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Iowa and MIT. He joined NC State in 2008, advancing to full Professor in 2019. His research group explores quantum coherence protection mechanisms, such as the Quantum Analog of Vibration Isolation (QAVI), enabling room-temperature macroscopic quantum phases in perovskites.

Research Interests: Ultrafast spectroscopy, quantum materials, hybrid perovskites, 2D semiconductors (e.g., MoS₂), superfluorescence, electron-hole liquids, and optoelectronic device engineering. His work bridges condensed matter physics, nanoscience, and applied photonics.

Recent Research Trends: Over 15 recent publications explore topics like solitonic superfluorescence, THz emission from spintronic systems, and perovskite laser cavity design. These studies emphasize material engineering for high-temperature quantum phenomena and optoelectronic applications.

Awards & Grants: Principal Investigator of NSF-DMREF grants supporting hybrid perovskite research. Active in organizing workshops like the 2024 Emerging Materials Training Workshop, fostering collaborations in quantum materials and energy science.

Advising & Mentoring: Supervised over 20 graduate students and postdocs, many now leading roles in academia, industry, and government labs. Current students focus on topics like perovskite dynamics and strain effects in TMDCs. Alumni include optical engineers and materials scientists at institutions like Meta and the University of Rochester.

Labs & Teams: Leads the Quantum Materials Research group at NC State, using state-of-the-art facilities for ultrafast spectroscopy, nanofabrication, and material characterization. Collaborates with groups in materials science, chemistry, and engineering to advance hybrid perovskite technologies.