Paul Alivisatos

Paul Alivisatos is an American chemist and a prominent figure in the field of nanotechnology. He is known for his work on semiconductor nanocrystals, also called quantum dots, which have applications in various areas including optoelectronics, photovoltaics, and biomedical imaging. Alivisatos has held notable academic positions, including serving as a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and he has been involved in various research and administrative roles therein.