MIT's faculty includes leading experts in nanotechnology. Moungi Bawendi, a professor of chemistry, is renowned for his work on quantum dots. Angela Belcher, a professor of biological engineering, is celebrated for her innovations in using viruses to create nanoscale materials. Another notable figure is Mildred Dresselhaus, often referred to as the "queen of carbon science," known for her research in carbon nanotubes and graphene.
