Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences. His research spans biological physics, experimental condensed matter physics, and physics education innovations. He holds a B.Sc. from the University of Manitoba (1981) and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana (1987).

• Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellow (2011-present)
• Founder and CTO of MiTeGen LLC (2004-present)

Research Interests:
Thorne's work focuses on:

• Single-particle cryo-EM and time-resolved molecular movies
• Advanced X-ray crystallography and SAXS techniques
• Water/ice physics in biological and materials contexts
• X-ray fluorescence imaging for archaeology
• Physics education curriculum reform and outreach programs

Publication Trends:
His 15 most recent articles (2004-2021) demonstrate expertise in:

• Structural biology methodology
• Radiation damage mitigation
• Nanoconfined material behavior
• Cultural heritage imaging
• Physics education innovation
• Crystallography instrumentation

Awards:

• Presidential Young Investigator (1988-1993)
• Alfred P. Sloan Fellow (1988-1990)
• Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellow (2011-present)

Advising & Grants:
Active mentor of M.S. student Myeonghak Lee and undergraduate Andrew DiFabbio. His research has received grants supporting student engagement and CHESS synchrotron upgrades.