Welcome to Ziyu Xiang’s Research Website
Welcome to my research website! I’m Ziyu Xiang (向子钰), a PhD student in Physics at UC Berkeley working under the guidance of Prof. Feng Wang.
My Research Focus
I study strongly correlated 2D electron systems using scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy. My work focuses on understanding quantum many-body phenomena in novel 2D materials, particularly:
- Moiré superlattices and their exotic electronic properties
- Wigner molecular crystals in twisted bilayer graphene
- Luttinger liquid behavior in one-dimensional systems
- Charge excitations in quantum Hall systems
- Electron localization in disordered systems
Current Projects
My research involves using advanced experimental techniques to probe the electronic properties of quantum materials at the nanoscale. I use scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and spectroscopy (STS) to visualize and understand the behavior of electrons in these fascinating systems.
Academic Background
I’m currently on the 2025-2026 academic job market, seeking postdoctoral positions in condensed matter physics. My work has been published in top-tier journals including Science, Nature, and Nature Materials.
Recent Publications
Some of my recent work includes:
- Quantum melting of a nodal Wigner crystal in twisted bilayer graphene (Science, 2024)
- Luttinger liquid behavior in one-dimensional systems (Nature, 2024)
- Wigner molecular crystals with correlations (Science, 2024)
- Moiré excited states in transition metal dichalcogenides (Nature Materials, 2024)
You can find my complete publication list on my publications page or visit my Google Scholar profile.
Contact and Collaboration
I’m always interested in discussing research collaborations and opportunities. Feel free to reach out through my contact information.
This website showcases my research in condensed matter physics, focusing on quantum materials and strongly correlated electron systems.