Mauricio Terrones

Mauricio Terrones is the George A. and Margaret M. Downsbrough Head of the Department of Physics and an Evan Pugh University Professor at Pennsylvania State University. His academic roles include joint appointments as Professor of Chemistry and Materials Science and Engineering. He holds a B.S. in Engineering Physics (Summa Cum Laude) from Iberian-American University (1992) and a Ph.D. in Chemical Physics from the University of Sussex (1997).

His research focuses on nanomaterials synthesis, characterization, and applications, particularly in 2D materials like graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides. Key areas include defect engineering, optoelectronics, and biocompatibility. His work spans theoretical predictions, experimental synthesis, and applications in sensors, energy storage, and biomedical devices.

Terrones has received prestigious awards such as the Royal Society of Chemistry Fellowship (2015), TWAS Prize (2005), and UNESCO-Javed Husain Prize (2001). His group collaborates globally, leveraging advanced facilities for nanoscale characterization and device fabrication.