R. Bruce van Dover

R. Bruce van Dover is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Cornell University's College of Engineering. Previously at Bell Laboratories (1980-2002), he transitioned to academia to focus on education while continuing his research on superconducting, magnetic, and electronic materials. With over 250 publications, 69 patents, and an h-index of 50, his work combines experimental and computational approaches.

• PhD, Applied Physics (Stanford, 1980)
• BS, Electrical Engineering/Engineering Physics (Princeton, 1974)

His research interests span:

• High-throughput materials discovery for energy applications
• Mesoporous superconductors and magnetic materials
• Composition-spread techniques for catalysts and dielectrics
• Autonomous systems for phase diagram mapping
• Block copolymer self-assembly for nanostructures
• Quantum metamaterials development

Recent publications highlight his leadership in creating AI-assisted platforms for materials discovery, with particular emphasis on:

• 3D-printed porous superconductors
• Graph-based reasoning for phase mapping
• Mesoporous magnetic gyroids
• Metastable phase stabilization
• Dielectric thin films for memory devices
• Electrocatalysts for fuel cells

Scientific recognition includes:

• Fellow, American Physical Society (1999)
• Senior Member, IEEE (1995)
• Ranked 29th most-cited physicist globally (1981-1997)
• Over 30 patents issued
• Eta Kappa Nu member (2015)

His work bridges soft and hard condensed matter physics, with notable contributions to superconductivity in complex oxide systems and the development of tools for autonomous materials synthesis.