Zakaria Al Balushi

Zakaria Al Balushi is an Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. He previously worked as a Resnick Prize Postdoctoral Fellow in Applied Physics and Materials Science at Caltech (2017) and completed his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. at Pennsylvania State University.

• Education: Ph.D. (2017), M.S. (2012), B.S. (2011) in Materials Science and Engineering/Engineering Science
• Research Focus: Band alignment in 2D/layered materials, heterojunction design for photonic/optoelectronic devices

His work bridges Materials Science and Optoelectronics, emphasizing atomic-scale material integration. He received the Resnick Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship for his research at Caltech. While the provided text does not list advisees or email contacts, his recent publication highlights expertise in two-dimensional material characterization and alloy engineering for advanced device applications.