Associate Professor, Physics
materials physics and condensed matter (experimental), chemical physics, condensed matter physics
My research focuses on the rational design, controlled synthesis, correlated measurements, and engineering of nanostructured quantum materials. The materials currently of interest include topological materials, novel magnets, correlated metal oxides, and unconventional superconductors. We use first-principles density functional theory calculations to predict materials properties and employ various advanced growth techniques, including pulsed laser deposition and chemical vapor deposition, to synthesize quantum materials in nanostructured forms (e.g., nanowires, nanosheets, thin films and their heterostructures). We are particularly interested in exploring the fundamental physical properties of these nanomaterials and in uncovering the underlying physics through multi-functional scanning probe microscopy, correlated with low-temperature transport and magnetization measurements. Additionally, we aim to tune and enhance material properties in a controlled manner using external stimuli, such as elastic strain and electromagnetic fields.
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