Matthew B Stone

Matthew B Stone is a Distinguished Scientist in the Neutron Scattering Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, serving as Lead Instrument Scientist for the SEQUOIA instrument at the Spallation Neutron Source since 2013. He previously served as ARCS Instrument Scientist (2007-2013) and was the Quantum Materials Initiative Coordinator from 2021-2024. His research focuses on applying inelastic neutron scattering techniques to study magnetic materials and quantum phenomena.

Dr. Stone received his educational training at premier institutions:

• Ph.D. in Physics, Johns Hopkins University, 2002
• M.A. in Physics, Johns Hopkins University, 2000
• B.S. in Physics summa cum laude, Moravian College, 1996

His research expertise centers on the relationship between connectivity of magnetic ions in different geometrical lattices and the resulting quantum excitations. He specializes in inelastic neutron scattering techniques and develops new methods and hardware for improving measurements using direct geometry time-of-flight spectrometers. His work spans quantum magnetism, frustrated spin systems, and advanced materials characterization.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on quantum magnetic phenomena in geometrically frustrated systems, particularly kagome and triangular lattices. His research increasingly examines the interplay between electronic structure, magnetic ordering, and quantum effects in novel materials, with applications in quantum computing and energy technologies. The publications demonstrate sophisticated use of neutron scattering to probe subtle quantum phenomena that are difficult to observe with other techniques.

Dr. Stone has received numerous scientific recognitions:

• Multiple ORNL Performance and Supplemental Performance awards (2013-2021)
• Winner of the Director's award for Outstanding Team Accomplishment (2016)
• Elsevier Valued Reviewer (2016)
• R&D 100 award finalist for additive manufacturing of boron carbide (2019)
• Invited Early Career Scientist to X-rays and Neutrons conference (2005)

He has been awarded ORNL Laboratory Directed Research and Development funding for projects including 'In-situ Neutron Scattering Studies of Fuel Cell Materials' (2010-2012). While the text doesn't explicitly mention students he has advised, his leadership role suggests significant mentorship responsibilities within his research group. Dr. Stone maintains an active role as a reviewer for prestigious journals including New Journal of Physics and Annals of Nuclear Energy.

As Lead Scientist for SEQUOIA, a high-resolution direct geometry chopper spectrometer at the Spallation Neutron Source, Dr. Stone oversees a critical facility for quantum materials research. His work with the Quantum Materials Initiative coordinated research efforts across the Neutron Scattering Division, fostering collaborations that advance understanding of emergent quantum phenomena.