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Michael J. Manfra is the Bill and Dee O’Brian Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Professor of Materials Engineering at Purdue University. He also serves as the Director of the Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute (PQSEI) and Scientific Director of Microsoft Quantum Purdue. His research focuses on quantum materials, topological phases, and semiconductor technologies. Manfra earned his PhD in Physics from Boston University (1999) and A.B. in Physics from Harvard University (1992). Before joining Purdue in 2009, he worked at Bell Laboratories for a decade. His work includes molecular beam epitaxy, quantum transport phenomena, and applications in quantum computing. He holds affiliations with the Birck Nanotechnology Center and the Department of Physics at Purdue.
Research Interests:
- Ultra-high purity semiconductor growth via molecular beam epitaxy
- Topological insulators and Majorana fermions
- Low-temperature and high-magnetic-field electronic transport
- Quantum computing hardware development
Awards: The Bill and Dee O’Brian Distinguished Professorship recognizes his contributions to quantum materials and engineering. His work has been highlighted in Physical Review Letters.
Advising & Grants: While specific student names are not listed, Manfra’s labs likely advise graduate students in quantum engineering. His grants include collaborations with Microsoft Quantum and Purdue’s PQSEI initiatives. His laboratories are located in the Birck Nanotechnology Center and the Department of Physics.
Additional Notes: A passionate woodworker, Manfra balances scientific rigor with creative craftsmanship in his spare time.
