Debdeep Jena


Debdeep Jena, Cornell University
Debdeep Jena is the David E. Burr Professor of Engineering at Cornell University. His teaching and research are in the quantum physics of semiconductors and electronic and photonic devices based on quantized semiconductor structures (e.g. Nitrides, Oxides, 2D Materials), and their heterostructures with superconductors, ferroelectrics and magnets. His group's research, published in more than 400 journal papers, has resulted in new technologies, devices, patents, and a spinoff company. He is a fellow of the American Physical Society. His research is recognized by awards such as the ISCS young scientist award in 2012 and the MBE young scientist award in 2014, and awards from the industry such as the IBM faculty award in 2012, and the Intel Outstanding Research award in 2020. He has served in leadership roles in SRC/DARPA centers, DOE EFRC, NSF DMREF, and NSF EFRI. His teaching is recognized by awards, and his textbook Quantum Physics of Semiconductor Materials and Devices has been adopted by several universities for undergraduate and graduate courses.