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Dr. Ali Yazdani

Dr. Yazdani is a National Academy of Sciences member and world leader in ultra-high resolution scanning tunneling microscopy, directly visualizing Majorana zero modes and quantum phase transitions in topological matter.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Scanning Tunneling Microscopy, Majorana Fermions, Topological Insulators, Superconductivity
Academic position: Class of 1909 Professor of Physics & Director of Princeton Center for Complex Materials
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Scanning Tunneling Microscopy, Majorana Fermions, Topological Insulators are advised to consult formal department application channels.

Princeton guide ↗Physics subject guide ↗Mentorship ↗

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