Robert Wallace

Robert Wallace is the Erik Jonsson Distinguished Chair Professor in Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), within the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Pittsburgh (1988), along with earlier degrees in Physics and Applied Mathematics from the same institution. His research focuses on surface science, interface engineering, and advanced materials integration for nanoelectronics, including studies on high-k dielectrics, nanoelectronic devices, and 2D materials.

Wallace has held leadership roles such as Director of the Materials Science & Engineering Program and has been affiliated with Texas Instruments. His honors include IEEE and AVS Fellowships, the IBM Faculty Award, and recognition as a Clarivate Analytics 'Highly Cited Researcher.' Notable contributions include co-inventing high-k dielectrics and pioneering atomic-scale manufacturing techniques. He teaches courses on nanotechnology, materials characterization, and semiconductor physics.

His research has been widely published, with key areas including interface chemistry in 2D materials, contact engineering for transistors, and thermal stability studies. Wallace collaborates with industry and academia, contributing to breakthroughs in semiconductor and nanoelectronics technologies.