Education:
- B.S. Physics and Mathematics, 2007 University of Pittsburgh , Pittsburgh, PA
- Ph.D. Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, 2013 Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Dissertation Topic: Magnesium Diboride Josephson Junctions for Superconducting Devices and Circuits.
Research Interests:
Superconducting devices and detectors including Josephson Junctions, Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices (SQUIDs), RSFQ Circuits, HEB and other thin film related devices. Applying new material systems to existing technologies to fill space-science specific technology gaps (i.e. using high temperature superconductors for enabling new instrument platforms with less cooling requirements.)
Professional Experience:
- Daniel served as an NPP fellow at Jet Propulsion Laboratory from Oct. 2013 to Sept. 2015.
- Staff member Sub-mm Wave Advanced Technology Group (2015-2017)
- Staff member Superconducting Devices Group (2017-present)
Selected Awards:
- Nancy Grace Roman Early Career Technology Fellowship in Astrophysics (2016-present)
- Invited to give a talk at a Young Scientist Plenary Session at Applied Superconductivity Conference 2018
Selected Publications:
- D. Cunnane, J. H. Kawamura, M. A. Wolak, N. Acharya, X. X. Xi, and B. S. Karasik, “Low-noise THz MgB2 Josephson Mixer”, Applied Physics Letters 109, 112602 (2016)
- D. Cunnane, J. H. Kawamura, M. A. Wolak, N. Acharya, T. Tan, X. X. Xi, and B. S. Karasik, “Characterization of Superconducting MgB2 Hot Electron Bolometers”, IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity
- D. Cunnane, J. H. Kawamura, B. S. Karasik, M. A. Wolak, X. X. Xi, “Development of Hot Electron THz Bolometric Mixers using MgB2 Thin Films”, Proc. SPIE 9153, Millimeter, Submillimeter, and Far-Infrared Detectors and Instrumentation for Astronomy VII, 91531Q (2014)
- D. Cunnane, E. Galan, K. Chen, X. X. Xi, “Planar-type MgB2 SQUIDs utilizing a multilayer process”, Applied Physics Letters 103, 212603 (2013)
- D. Cunnane, E. Galan, K. Chen, X. X. Xi, “Planar-Type MgB2 SQUIDs Utilizing a Multilayer Process”, Appl. Phys. Lett. (submitted)
- D. Cunnane, T. Tan, K. Chen, and X. X. Xi, “Study of Components for MgB2 RSFQ Digital Circuits”, IEEE Trans. Appl. Supercond. 23, 1700204 (2013).
- D. Cunnane, K. Chen, X. X. Xi, “Superconducting MgB2 rapid single flux quantum toggle flip flop circuit”, Appl. Phys. Lett. 102, 222601 (2013).
- D. Cunnane, C. G. Zhuang, K. Chen, X. X. Xi, J. Yong, and T.R. Lemberger, “Penetration depth of MgB2 measured using Josephson junctions and SQUIDs”, Appl. Phys. Lett. 102, 072603 (2012).
- K. Chen, D. Cunnane, Y. Shen, X. X. Xi, A. W. Kleinsasser, and J. M. Rowell, “Multiple Andreev reflection in MgB 2/MgO/MgB2 Josephson junctions”, Appl. Phys. Lett. 100, 122601 (2012).
Address:
4800 Oak Grove Dr.
Pasadena, CA 91109
Phone: 818.354.4488
Fax Number: 818.393.4683