Overview
Gleb Finkelstein is an experimentalist interested in physics of quantum nanostructures, such as Josephson junctions and quantum dots made of carbon nanotubes, graphene, and topological materials. These objects reveal a variety of interesting electronic properties that may form a basis for future quantum devices.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor of Physics
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2013 - Present
Physics,
Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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2022 - Present
Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Pratt School of Engineering
Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences
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2011 - Present
Duke Institute for Brain Sciences,
University Institutes and Centers
Recent Publications
Superconductivity in spin-orbit coupled BaBi3 formed by in situ reduction of bismuthate films
Journal Article Physical Review Materials · December 1, 2025 Oxygen scavenging at oxide heterointerfaces has emerged as a powerful route for stabilizing metastable phases that exhibit interesting phenomena, including high-mobility, two-dimensional electron gases and high-Tc superconductivity. We investigate structur ... Full text CiteElectrostatic Control of Quantum Phases in KTaO<sub>3</sub>-Based Planar Constrictions.
Journal Article Nano letters · November 2025 Two-dimensional electron gases (2DEGs) formed at complex oxide interfaces offer a unique platform to engineer quantum nanostructures. However, the scalable fabrication of devices in these materials remains challenging. Here, we demonstrate an efficient fab ... Full text CiteNoise-induced stabilization of dynamical states with broken time-reversal symmetry
Journal Article Physical Review B · July 2, 2025 Full text CiteRecent Grants
Multiterminal Graphene Josephson Junctions
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 2024 - 2027Symmetries, Interactions and Correlation Effects in Carbon Nanostructures
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Department of Energy · 2015 - 2027MRI: Track 2 Acquisition of the Thermo Fischer Cryogenic Helios 5 CX DualBeam for Materials Science
EquipmentCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 2023 - 2026View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Weizmann Institute of Science (Israel) ·
1998
Ph.D.
Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (Russia) ·
1991
B.S.