Robert J. Cava

Robert J. Cava is the Russell Wellman Moore Professor of Chemistry at Princeton University's Department of Chemistry. His group synthesizes novel non-molecular inorganic solids, characterizes their electronic/magnetic properties, and collaborates globally to study materials like superconductors, magnetoresistive compounds, and topological insulators.

Research Focus: Exploration of transition metal oxides, pnictides, and chalcogenides using solid-state chemistry principles. Key interests include superconductivity mechanisms, frustrated magnetism, and electronic structure theory.

Scientific Awards:

• Harkins Lectureship (2023)
• Royal Society Fellowship (2016)
• MRS Medal (2016)