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Mitrano Group
Principal Investigator: Matteo Mitrano
About the Lab
Our research focuses on the investigation and the control of collective electronic behavior in quantum materials at ultrafast timescales.
What Research Looks Like
Our group has a range of activity and undergraduate research is tailored to the skills of the students. We have experimental projects involving data analysis of datasets coming from X-ray facilities, theoretical projects associated with the nonequilibrium research we do, but also experimental projects involving the construction and operation of real optical setups in our laboratory.
Example Undergraduate Projects
- Simulate the dynamics of many-body excitons in NiPS₃ under illumination with THz light — expected to yield first author publication
- Analysis of time-resolved X-ray absorption data from the Pohang X-ray free electron laser — student leading paper on tuning electronic interactions in cuprate superconductors with light
- Development of non-collinear optical parametric amplifier producing tunable laser light with 9 femtosecond duration
Prerequisites & Skills
Ideally familiarity with Physics 15A-B-C, Phys 143A/B, and Physics 195A. However, the latter courses are not rigid prerequisites. Successful students should be passionate about research and willing to commit regular time. Basic Python or coding is a plus.
Before You Reach Out
Just write to any of our group members to express your interest or come talk to us!
Where Students Go After
Many students went on to graduate school at MIT, Princeton, Cornell.
Contact Information
At a Glance
Time Commitment
Ideally at least 10, but the best students in our group committed up to 20 hours per week.
Undergrads per Semester
2-3
Typical Project Length
1 year
Minimum Commitment
2 semesters would be ideal, as it allows for more substantive recommendation letters
Co-authorship Policy
Yes
Group Meetings
We meet weekly as a group for a 1-2 hour meeting.
Interested in joining?
Reach out to Matteo Mitrano via email to express your interest in undergraduate research.