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Luis Molinuevo Balicas is a Research Professor in the Department of Physics at Florida State University (FSU), affiliated with the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL). His research focuses on condensed matter experiment, particularly novel states of matter such as high-temperature superconductivity and multiferroicity. He holds a PhD from Université Paris XI-Orsay (1995) and has held visiting roles at institutions like the University of Tokyo (2009). His work integrates experimental techniques including neutron/x-ray scattering and high magnetic field measurements. He has been recognized with honors such as the AAAS Fellowship (2016) and APS Fellow (2012). His research group actively collaborates internationally, exploring topological materials, spin-liquids, and quantum critical phenomena.
Education:
- 1995 - PhD in Solid State Physics, Université Paris XI-Orsay
- 1992 - Master (DEA) in Solid State Physics, Paris
- 1991 - Licenciatura en Física, Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV)
Research Focus: Experimental studies of novel materials and devices, emphasizing organizational principles of matter. Key areas include Dirac fermions in graphene analogs, spin-ice magnetic monopoles, and unconventional superconductors. His group develops expertise in sample synthesis, high-field experimentation, and advanced spectroscopy.
Awards:
- Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (2016)
- American Physical Society Fellow (2012)
- FSU Distinguished University Scholar (2014)
Grants & Collaborations: Actively involved in NSF and DOE-funded projects, including work on high-temperature superconductivity. Serves on review panels for agencies like the National Science Foundation and has editorial roles at Physical Review Letters.
Labs & Facilities: Principal investigator at the NHMFL, leveraging its world-class magnet facilities for high-field research. Collaborates with international institutions such as the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource and the Paul Scherrer Institute.
