Mauricio Terrones

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Total Citations

101

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About

Mauricio Terrones is a pioneering figure in nanoscience, best known for his groundbreaking work on carbon nanotubes, graphene, and two-dimensional (2D) materials. His research has fundamentally advanced the controlled synthesis and characterization of these nanomaterials, with a particular focus on understanding their structural properties and electronic behavior. Terrones made a landmark contribution with the discovery of wall-selective carbon nanotube growth conditions through automated experimentation, a breakthrough that enables precise control over nanotube chirality and conductivity—critical for applications in nanoelectronics and transparent conductors. His work on the synthesis of novel 2D materials, including transition metal dichalcogenides and their heterostructures, has opened new frontiers in optoelectronics and quantum technologies. With over 60,000 citations and an h-index exceeding 100, Terrones is among the most cited researchers in materials science. He has received numerous accolades, including the TWAS Prize in Engineering Sciences and a Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award, and serves as a Distinguished Professor at The Pennsylvania State University. His research continues to shape the future of nanotechnology, from energy storage to flexible electronics.