Stephen Pearton

Stephen Pearton is an American materials scientist, engineer, and Distinguished Professor at the University of Florida.^[1][2][3] Pearton's work focuses on the use of advanced materials in areas such as laser diodes,^[4] nanomaterial applications,^[5] and similar applications.

Pearton is a recipient of the J.J. Ebers Award^[6] from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers,^[7] and the David Adler Lectureship Award in the Field of Materials Physics from the American Physical Society.^[8] He is also a Fellow of multiple professional or academic societies, including the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers,^[9] the American Physical Society,^[10] the Materials Research Society,^[11] and the American Vacuum Society.^[12]