Kristie J Koski

Kristie J Koski is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis, leading the Koski Lab. Her research focuses on low-dimensional materials, particularly 2D systems, to bridge fundamental physics with real-world applications like optoelectronics and sensors. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and previously worked at Brown University and postdoctoral roles at Stanford and Arizona State University.

Her research interests span intercalation chemistry, mechanical properties (via Brillouin spectroscopy), and environmental interactions of nanomaterials. Recent work highlights chemical tuning of acoustic phonons, phase transitions under pressure, and ultrafast carrier dynamics. She has pioneered studies on GeS nanosheets for photovoltaics and THz emission, as well as MoO3 nanoribbons for gas detection.

• Key Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2015), Nano Research Young Innovator (2019), JPhys50 (2017)

Koski’s grants include the NSF CAREER-supported study of acoustic phonons in 2D materials. Her advising record is not explicitly listed, but her work has involved collaborations with postdocs and graduate students. She investigates biomimetic materials (e.g., marine sponge spicules) and biological interactions of nanomaterials, contributing to hazard screening frameworks.

Her lab specializes in integrating experimental and computational methods to explore mechanical, electronic, and optical properties of layered materials. Ongoing projects target expanding intercalation strategies to new elements and exploring applications in sensors, energy storage, and environmental monitoring.