Ziyu Xiang
Ziyu Xiang (向子钰)
About
I am a fifth-year Ph.D. student in Physics at UC Berkeley, supervised by Prof. Feng Wang and also a member of the Ultrafast Nano-Optics Group. I earned my B.Sc. (2020) in Physics from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) advised by Prof. Wu Zhou.
I bring advanced experimental techniques to quantum materials research and condensed matter physics, broadly including four key research themes. (1) Quantum many-body phenomena leverages scanning tunneling microscopy for studying Wigner crystals, quantum melting, and strongly correlated electron systems across large-scale 2D materials. (2) Moiré superlattices focuses on artificial atoms and excited states, ensuring reliable characterization of van der Waals heterostructures in real-world measurements. (3) Advanced microscopy addresses photocurrent tunneling microscopy, spatial resolution enhancement, and single-electron sensitivity, promoting precise quantum state imaging. (4) 2D material fabrication integrates various techniques—from exfoliation to lithography—to enhance device performance and experimental capability in quantum material systems.
I will continue my research at UC Berkeley through 2025. Before that, I spent time doing research at UC Berkeley during my undergraduate studies and at UCAS with various experimental physics groups.
Note: I will be on the academic job market 2026-2027. Feel free to contact me if you know of a position for which I could be a fit.
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Research Highlights
Quantum Many-Body Systems
Investigating Wigner crystals, quantum melting, and strongly correlated electron phenomena using advanced scanning tunneling microscopy.
Moiré Superlattices
Characterizing artificial atoms and excited states in van der Waals heterostructures with nanoscale precision.
Advanced Microscopy
Developing photocurrent tunneling microscopy techniques for single-electron sensitivity and quantum state imaging.
2D Material Fabrication
Integrating fabrication techniques from exfoliation to lithography for enhanced quantum material device performance.
Latest News
Science Publication
Our paper on quantum melting in disordered 2D Wigner solids was published in Science.
Kavli Fellowship
Awarded the Kavli Fellowship at the Kavli Energy NanoScience Institute, UC Berkeley (2024-2025).