From discovery to devices,

I am a materials scientist working at the intersection of chemistry, physics, and engineering to design quantum materials with bespoke functionality. My research spans atomically precise synthesis, advanced characterization, and device integration, with a focus on translating new material discoveries into practical technologies.

My name is Peter, and I am currently a scientist at a stealth-mode startup developing chip-scale ferroelectric oxide technologies. Working across both academia and industry, I use the intersection of chemistry, physics, and engineering to discover and develop new materials that can address modern technological challenges. By bridging the gap between lab-scale discovery and fab-scale processing, my work focuses on translating emerging material systems into practical devices.

I am particularly fascinated by magnetic and polar materials with unconventional orders, including noncollinear magnetism and topologically complex domain structures. By designing and assembling materials atom by atom, we can create entirely new systems with intentionally engineered properties. These materials can enable functionalities such as information storage, energy harvesting, and environmental sensing.

My expertise spans the atomically precise deposition of quantum materials, their characterization using advanced scanning probe microscopy and x-ray techniques, and their integration into devices evaluated through ultrafast electronic measurements. I am motivated by both understanding fundamental physical phenomena and transforming that understanding into technologies that can have real-world impact.

Beyond research, I am passionate about STEM outreach, particularly at the K–12 level, and about cultivating the next generation of scientists and engineers. I also care deeply about scientific communication and enjoy using illustration, graphic design, and writing to make complex ideas more accessible

Previously, I was a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at UC Berkeley (2021–2023). I earned my Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2021 and received my B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering and Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington in 2016.