Nathan Guisinger

Nathan Guisinger is an Adjunct Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University and Group Leader of the Quantum and Energy Materials Group at Argonne National Laboratory's Center for Nanoscale Materials. His research focuses on accelerating the discovery of low-dimensional materials through synthesis, characterization, and processing innovations. He holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University and undergraduate and graduate degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University (2005)
  • M.S. & B.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1999, 2005)
  • National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship at NIST (Gaithersburg)

Research interests emphasize advanced materials for quantum information systems, strongly correlated electron materials, and molecular technologies. His work has produced breakthroughs in two-dimensional boron (borophene) synthesis and graphene nanoribbon growth on semiconductors.

Key achievements include over 1500 citations across 10 highlighted publications spanning Science and Nature journals. Recognitions include the 2018 Early Career Achievement Award and multiple U. Chicago-Argonne Board awards for education and performance.

• Professional Service:
  • Argonne Postdoctoral Fellowship Committee (2017-2019)
  • Mentor for NAACP Act-SO High School Program (2014-present)

His lab at Argonne integrates advanced characterization techniques like STEM, TEM, and synchrotron-based methods to study material interfaces and quantum phenomena.