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]