# Michael L. Roukes

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Michael L. Roukes

## Michael L. Roukes

##### Frank J. Roshek Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Bioengineering

*B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz, 1978; Ph.D., Cornell University, 1985. Associate Professor, Caltech, 1992-96; Professor, 1996-2011; Abbey Professor, 2011-17; Roshek Professor, 2018-; Director, Kavli Nanoscience Institute, 2004-06; Co-Director, 2008-2013.*

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#### Research Overview

Professor Roukes's research focuses on nanobiotechnology, nanotechnology, nanoscale physics, nanoscale and molecular mechanics.

Research Summary:
nanobiotechnology, nanotechnology, nanoscale physics, nanoscale and molecular mechanics

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#### Related Courses

##### 2025-26

Ph/APh/EE/BE 118 ab – Physics of Measurement

Ph/APh/EE 118 c – Physics of Measurement: Moonbounce and Beyond - Microwave Scattering for Communications and Metrology

##### 2022-23

Ph/APh/EE/BE 118 ab – Physics of Measurement