Marija Drndic

Marija Drndic is the Fay R. and Eugene L. Langberg Professor of Physics at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences, Department of Physics and Astronomy. Her research focuses on nanoscale and mesoscopic structures, with emphasis on nanoelectronics, transmission electron microscopy, and 2D materials. She leads the Drndic Lab, which explores quantum devices, nanoporous membranes, and bio-applications like DNA sequencing via nanopores. Key achievements include pioneering graphene nanopore technology for DNA analysis and developing in situ TEM techniques for atomic-scale device studies.

Drndic has held positions including MIT Pappalardo Fellow and Harvard Research Associate. Awards include the PECASE Award, DARPA Young Faculty Award, and NSF Career Award. She teaches courses such as Quantum Mechanics, Principles of Physics, and Energy & Global Warming. Current lab projects span 2D material electronics, quantum devices, and in situ TEM nanosculpting. The lab is located at David Rittenhouse Laboratory and the Singh Center for Nanotechnology.

Notable scientific contributions include studies on graphene growth, nanopore-based biosensors, and single-molecule analysis. The lab actively seeks students and postdocs for advancing nanoscale science and quantum technologies.