Stephen M. Wu

Stephen M. Wu is an Associate Professor jointly appointed in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Rochester. His research focuses on strain engineering, 2D materials, and their applications in electronics, nanotechnology, and quantum phenomena. He holds a Ph.D. and dual B.S./B.A. degrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley (2006, 2012). Contact: stephen.wu@rochester.edu, 610 Computer Studies Building, Rochester, NY 14627.

Research interests include manipulating strain in 2D heterostructures to achieve novel electronic phases, exploring moiré patterns in twisted bilayer systems, and developing scalable fabrication techniques for next-generation devices. Recent work emphasizes strain-tunable superconductivity in Weyl semimetals and memristive behavior in phase-change materials.

His group includes 7 current students (3 Ph.D., 1 M.S., 3 undergraduate) and has mentored 9 alumni who now pursue careers at institutions like Stanford and corporations like Samsung. Notable contributions span material synthesis, strain engineering methodologies, and device prototyping.

Publications highlight advancements in 2D material processing, strain-induced electronic transitions, and high-throughput assembly techniques. Key themes include understanding interfacial adhesion mechanisms and optimizing mechanical properties for nanoscale systems.