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Gleb Finkelstein

Professor of Physics
Physics
Box 90305, Durham, NC 27708-0305
093 Physics, Science Drive, Durham, NC 27708

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 · 2013 - Present Physics, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · 2022 - Present Electrical and Computer Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering
Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences · 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 Cite

Electrostatic 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 Cite
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Recent Grants


Multiterminal Graphene Josephson Junctions

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 2024 - 2027

Symmetries, Interactions and Correlation Effects in Carbon Nanostructures

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Department of Energy · 2015 - 2027

MRI: Track 2 Acquisition of the Thermo Fischer Cryogenic Helios 5 CX DualBeam for Materials Science

EquipmentCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 2023 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


Weizmann Institute of Science (Israel) · 1998 Ph.D.
Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (Russia) · 1991 B.S.