Condensed Matter Physics
What is Condensed Matter Physics?
Condensed matter physics attempts to understand and manipulate the properties of matter in its solid and liquid forms from fundamental physical principles
of quantum and statistical mechanics.
What are we doing in Condensed Matter Physics at Illinois?
The University of Illinois maintains a distinguished tradition of focusing on the collective properties of matter and the emergence of novel and
unusual states of matter, such as superconductivity and superfluidity.
Research in these areas has been recognized by numerous major awards, including Nobel Prizes to
John Bardeen and Anthony Leggett. However, the university is also distinguished by its strong
contributions to the development of technology emanating from condensed matter physics, especially in the area of semiconductor physics.
Today, the condensed matter group is the largest focus area in the department, with vibrant programs in both theory and experimental work. Every area of modern-day
condensed matter physics is represented at Illinois, together with numerous cross-disciplinary programs in atomic, molecular and optical physics,
materials science, and even biology.
Faculty
Fox Family Professor in Engineering
Condensed Matter Physics
104 Materials Research Lab
(217) 244-4861
George and Ann Fisher Professor in Engineering Emeritus, Center for Advanced Study Professor of Physics Emeritus, Research Professor
Nuclear Physics
337C Loomis Laboratory
(217) 333-4363
Professor
Condensed Matter Physics
1016 Superconductivity Center
(217) 333-9580
Assistant Professor
Condensed Matter Physics
2129 Engineering Sciences Building
Founder Professor of Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
2107 Engineering Sciences Building
(217) 244-0646
Research Professor
Condensed Matter Physics
170 Materials Research Lab
(217) 333-2593
Associate Professor
Condensed Matter Physics
2111 Engineering Sciences Building
(217) 244-2423
Professor
Condensed Matter Physics
218 Materials Research Lab
(217) 333-2589
Professor
Condensed Matter Physics
2127 Engineering Sciences Building
(217) 244-8873
Professor
Condensed Matter Physics
1019 Superconductivity Center
(217) 244-7709
Associate Professor
High Energy Physics
433 Loomis Laboratory
(217) 244-8598
Donald Biggar Willett Professor of Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
2119 Engineering Sciences Building
(217) 333-4409
Professor
Condensed Matter Physics
129 Loomis Laboratory
(217) 333-5882
Swanlund Professor of Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
3113 Engineering Sciences Building
(217) 333-8027
Professor of Chemistry and Physics
Biological Physics
A220 Chemical and Life Sci Lab
(217) 333-6136
Professor of Mechanical Science and Eng.
332D Mechanical Engineering Bldg
(217) 244-7252
Professor
Condensed Matter Physics
2115 Engineering Sciences Building
(217) 333-1195
Assistant Professor
Condensed Matter Physics
216 Materials Research Lab
Associate Professor
AMO / Quantum Physics
337A Loomis Laboratory
(217) 300-3306
Research Assistant Professor
Condensed Matter Physics
408 Materials Research Lab
(217) 300-0147
Professor
Condensed Matter Physics
1018 Superconductivity Center
(217) 300-1476
Assistant Professor
Condensed Matter Physics
106 Materials Research Lab
(217) 300-9217
Professor of Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
A442 Chemical and Life Sci Lab
(217) 333-6589
Professor
Condensed Matter Physics
2010 Superconductivity Center
(217) 244-9114
Professor
Cross-cutting Physics
407 Loomis Laboratory
(217) 333-3774
Assistant Professor
AMO / Quantum Physics
295A Engineering Sciences Building
Professor
Condensed Matter Physics
2121 Engineering Sciences Building
(217) 244-2003
Professor
Condensed Matter Physics
2117 Engineering Sciences Building
(217) 333-2891
Donald Biggar Willett Professor of Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
1020 Superconductivity Center
(217) 300-9259
Professor
Condensed Matter Physics
2109 Engineering Sciences Building
(217) 333-4370
Assistant Professor
Condensed Matter Physics
2131 Engineering Sciences Building
Professor of Materials Science and Eng.
Condensed Matter Physics
262 Materials Research Lab