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Stacey Bent is the Jagdeep & Roshni Singh Professor in the School of Engineering at Stanford University, holding primary appointments as Professor of Chemical Engineering and Professor of Energy Science and Engineering. She is also a Senior Fellow at the Precourt Institute for Energy and holds courtesy appointments as Professor of Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Chemistry. Dr. Bent serves as Director of the TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy and is an Affiliate of the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment.
Dr. Bent earned her BS in Chemical Engineering from U.C. Berkeley in 1987 and her PhD in Chemistry from Stanford University in 1992. Her research laboratory at Stanford focuses on understanding and controlling surface and interfacial chemistry with applications in semiconductor processing, micro- and nano-electronics, nanotechnology, and sustainable and renewable energy. Much of her work aims to develop molecular-level understanding of these systems using a variety of molecular probes.
Her research interests span surface and interfacial chemistry, with particular expertise in atomic layer deposition (ALD), molecular layer deposition (MLD), semiconductor surface functionalization, nanoscale materials for light absorption, interface engineering in photovoltaics, and catalyst deposition. Dr. Bent's group employs molecular-level approaches to solve problems in energy conversion and storage, semiconductor manufacturing, and nanotechnology.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on advancing atomic layer deposition techniques for semiconductor applications and energy technologies. Her work bridges fundamental surface science with practical applications in next-generation electronics and sustainable energy systems, with particular emphasis on materials for batteries, catalysis, and nanoscale device fabrication.
Scientific Awards:
- ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) 2021 Innovator Award, American Vacuum Society (2021)
- Braskem Award for Excellence in Materials Engineering and Science, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (2021)
- Member, National Academy of Engineering (2020)
- ACS Award in Surface Chemistry (2018)
- Stanford Medal for Faculty Excellence Fostering Undergraduate Research (2013)
Dr. Bent has advised numerous doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers across multiple departments. Her research has been supported by significant grants from the National Science Foundation, Semiconductor Research Corporation, and other major funding agencies. She directs the TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy, which supports interdisciplinary research on renewable energy technologies.
Her laboratory, the Bent Group, focuses on developing molecular-level understanding of surface processes relevant to energy applications, with particular emphasis on atomic layer deposition techniques for energy storage and conversion systems. The group maintains strong collaborations with industry partners in the semiconductor and energy sectors.
