Research

Ethan is an experimental physicist investigating questions related to nanoscale systems such as carbon nanotubes and graphene. The broader impact of his work ranges from solar energy harvesting to medicine. Current investigations in his lab include photocurrent generation in carbon nanotubes, quantum phases in 1d materials, and the development of graphene biosensors for neuroscience applications.

Education

Ph.D., Cornell University, 2004, Physics

B.S., Massey University (New Zealand), 1999, Physics

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