Peter Burke

Peter Burke is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (joint appointments in Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering) at the Samueli School of Engineering, University of California, Irvine. His research bridges nanoelectronics with biotechnology, focusing on carbon nanotubes, graphene devices, and mitochondrial bioenergetics. He has received prestigious Young Investigator Awards from the Office of Naval Research and Army Research Office.

Education:

• B.A. in Physics, University of Chicago (1992)
• Ph.D. in Physics, Yale University (1998)

His work spans quantum electronics, high-speed semiconductor devices, and bio-nano interfaces. Recent publications highlight drone technology, mitochondrial electrical activity, and AI-driven nanoscale sensing. Research trends include terahertz spectroscopy, super-resolution imaging, and open-source medical devices like the NanoStat potentiostat.

Scientific Awards

• Young Investigator Award, Office of Naval Research
• Young Investigator Program Award, Army Research Office

As director of the BurkeLab, he develops nano-electronic interfaces for biological systems, including mitochondrial membrane potential assays and graphene-based biosensors. His lab's innovations in carbon nanotube arrays and scanning microwave microscopy have advanced bio-nano applications.