Iqbal Bakti Utama

M. Iqbal Bakti Utama is a Foresight Fellow 2023 in molecular machines. He actively engages in research at the intersection of materials physics, materials chemistry, and nanotechnology. Currently, he holds a postdoctoral position at Northwestern University in the United States, where he is affiliated with the Center for Molecular Quantum Transduction, working under the guidance of Prof. Mark Hersam. Previously, he completed his PhD at the University of California, Berkeley, under the supervision of Prof. Feng Wang. Dr. Utama’s research is centered around the development of innovative properties in low-dimensional nanomaterials. He employs various experimental techniques, including molecular functionalization, to finely tune these materials for applications in electronics, photonics, and quantum information sciences. His research encompasses a wide range of activities, including material synthesis, multi-modal characterizations, and device applications. Originally from Indonesia, Dr. Utama is deeply committed to mentoring students and actively contributing to the improvement of the educational pipeline in the fields of science and engineering.