Bio
Ralph Bulanadi is a postdoctoral research associate working in the Center for Nanophase Materials Science. He develops and integrates autonomous experiments into scanning probe microscopy to uncover new physics, particularly in ferroelectric materials.
As New Hire Chair for the Oak Ridge Postdoctoral Association, Ralph also serves as an initial point of contact for all new postdoctoral researchers at ORNL, helping them integrate into the postdoctoral community.
Awards
- [2025] Best Postdoc in Leadership Award (Oak Ridge Postdoctoral Association): 1st Place
- [2025] Cross-TN Virtual Lightning Talk: 1st Place at ORNL
- [2025] Machine Learning for Microscopy Hackathon: Best AFM Project
- [2024] Machine Learning for Microscopy Hackathon: 1st Place
Education
- PhD in Physics
- University of Geneva, Switzerland, 2019–2024
- Master of Biomedical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Materials of Engineering)
- University of New South Wales, Australia, 2014–2018
Professional Service
- Oak Ridge Postdoctoral Association
- New Hire Chair, FY26
- IEEE–Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control Society
- Ferroelectrics School Organizer / Lecturer, 2025
- Young Professionals Chair, 2024
- Student Representative for Ferroelectrics, 2022–2023