Integrated Laboratory for Quantum Materials and Devices

October 22nd, 2024

We are delighted to announce some wonderful news concerning our group members, Isaac Yeung Fan and Zhuoqun Li , who have been awarded the UROP Support Grant. The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) at HKUST is a prestigious initiative that offers undergraduate students a chance to participate in academic research, fostering deep insights into their fields of interest and pushing the boundaries of knowledge. The UROP Support Grant (see the following link: https://urop.hkust.edu.hk/Awards_and_Sponsorships) is a competitive award aimed at bolstering the progress of selective ongoing UROP projects. We are sincerely thankful for this support. Isaac and Zhuoqun, keep up the great work!

August 30th, 2024

Today marks final date of Ziyuan’s internship in our lab. I wish to take this opportunity to extend my sincere appreciation for the exceptional dedication you have exhibited during your time here. Your qualities as an emerging young scientist – including your strong self-motivation, unwavering dedication, strong communication skills and team spirit, keen observation skills, proficient coding abilities, and adeptness at digesting literature – have truly impressed me. It has been a pleasure to have you with us over the last three months. You are always welcome to return for future projects.

August 16th, 2024

Today marks the end of Clement’s internship in our lab. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the dedicated effort you have contributed during your time here. Collaborating with you, Clement, has been a truly delightful experience. Your effort has not only brought solid progress and joy to the project but also showcased an impressive level of hands-on skills for a high-school intern. We will carry forward the work you started, striving for a successful outcome. I extend my best wishes to you for all your future endeavors! You are always welcome to return and visit our lab whenever you wish!

August 2nd, 2024

We are delighted to announce some wonderful news concerning our group member, Heze ZHAO, who has been awarded the UROP Support Grant. The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) at HKUST is a prestigious initiative that offers undergraduate students a chance to participate in academic research, fostering deep insights into their fields of interest and pushing the boundaries of knowledge. The UROP Support Grant (see the following link: https://urop.hkust.edu.hk/Awards_and_Sponsorships) is a competitive award aimed at bolstering the progress of selective ongoing UROP projects. We are sincerely thankful for this support. Heze, keep up the great work!

July 12th, 2024

Today marks the end of Heung Kit (Kenny) Yip’s time as an undergraduate intern in our lab. Here I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible work you have done during your time here. It has been an absolute pleasure working with you, Kenny. Throughout your journey here, you have consistently impressed us with your unwavering optimism, exceptional work ethic, and innate drive as a young scientist. Your dedication to exploring the realms of experimental condensed matter research has been truly inspiring. Your hands-on experience and tireless commitment have left a lasting impact on our lab, and I am confident that these qualities will guide you towards a future filled with success and fulfillment.

Remember that our doors are always open to you, Kenny. We would be thrilled to have you visit us in the future, whether it’s to catch up on the latest research developments or simply to share stories and experiences. As you embark on the next chapter of your academic journey, may your path be illuminated with countless opportunities, and may you continue to make remarkable strides in the world of scientific exploration.

Thank you once again for your invaluable contributions, Kenny. Wishing you all the very best for your future endeavors!

July 1st, 2024

Join us in extending a warm welcome to Clement Wang, our first high school intern, who has recently completed his second year at The Loomis Chaffee School. Despite limited experience in scientific research, Clement has shown a keen interest in experimental physics research. We look forward to a vibrant and enriching learning journey with him in the lab

July 1st, 2024

Let’s extend a warm welcome to Yuelu LI and Ziyuan HE as they join our vibrant young lab as part of the Summer Research Program. Yuelu just completed her third year of undergraduate studies at Beijing Normal University, and Ziyuan just finished his second year. We anticipate an exciting and enriching learning experience ahead in the lab.

May 1st, 2024

Please join us in welcoming Zhuoqun LI and Issac Yeung Fan as they join our young lab through the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. Zhuoqun and Issac, both first-year undergraduate students, we look forward to witnessing your passion enrich our lab. We look forward to our work together with great enthusiasm, Isaac and Zhuoqun!

April 1st, 2024

I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been selected as a member of the inaugural Early Career Advisory Board (ECAB) for Physical Review B (PRB). It’s particularly meaningful to me since my first scientific article was published in PRB in 2012. A dozen years later, I’m privileged to have the opportunity to learn about the details of the publication process of PRB and contribute ideas for its improvement and future direction. After reviewing the esteemed list of ECAB members on PRB’s website [https://journals.aps.org/prb/staff#edboard], I am genuinely honored to align with such notable colleagues. I look forward to engaging in collaborative efforts with both my fellow advisory board members and the PRB Editorial Board, dedicated to the progression and dissemination of physics knowledge.

March 26th, 2024

We are delighted to share an exciting update regarding our research. We have achieved a remarkable milestone by successfully developing and fabricating our first electrically gated 2D device using high-quality single crystals cultivated in our laboratory. At present, we are actively engaged in conducting a comprehensive electrical measurement on this device using our recently installed Quantum Design PPMS system in our lab. This state-of-the-art system empowers us to perform precise and detailed measurements not only on the electrical device, but also on the as-grown crystals, enabling us to extract valuable data and insights, which are essential for further optimizing the growth condition of the developed materials. This research journey has been a culmination of several crucial stages. It commenced with the growth of superior materials, followed by the meticulous fabrication of high-quality device. Each step has contributed to bringing us closer to this milestone, demonstrating our commitment to pushing the boundaries of quantum materials and devices.

Jan. 15th, 2024

We are absolutely thrilled to have the esteemed presence of Prof. Xiao-Gang Wen from MIT at our iLab for Quantum Materials and Devices at HKUST today. Prof. Wen’s visit has brought us immense joy, and we wholeheartedly express our sincere gratitude for the invaluable knowledge and inspiration you have imparted. Thank you very much for taking the time to visit our lab!

Dec 22th, 2023

Welcome, Sihong! We are delighted to have you join our group as part of the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. Sihong is currently a third-year undergraduate student, and his passion and enthusiasm for research are truly commendable.

Dec 19th, 2023

Welcome, Yukai! We are thrilled to have you join our group for your senior thesis project. As a current fourth-year undergraduate student, your exceptional dedication to academic excellence has brought you to this pivotal point in your education. Your participation will greatly contribute to the research endeavors and foster a collaborative learning environment. Once again, a warm welcome to you, Yukai!

Nov 24th,2023

Congratulations to Heze, a year two undergraduate student in our lab. He just received Physics Major Entry Scholarship, a highly selective award in our department.

October 11th, 2023

We are happy to share a piece of wonderful news that our first batch of freshly grown single crystals are out of the furnace. See the optical image on the right. The slender, needle-like crystals are almost 1cm long, with a natural flat surface, in accordance with their van der Waals layered nature. Congratulations to Yifan and Peter for their efforts.