Research Overview
My research focuses on understanding quantum many-body phenomena in strongly correlated two-dimensional electron systems using advanced scanning probe techniques.
Current Projects
Quantum Melting of Disordered Wigner Solids
Duration: 2021 - Present
Role: Lead researcher
Advisor: Prof. Feng Wang
Investigating quantum melting transitions in Wigner crystals using STM with single-electron sensitivity.
Luttinger Liquid Systems
Duration: 2022 - Present
Collaborators: Hongyuan Li
Studying one-dimensional physics in van der Waals heterostructures using photocurrent tunneling microscopy.
Wigner Molecular Crystals
Duration: 2021 - 2024
Collaborators: Hongyuan Li
Exploring novel crystal phases in multielectron moiré artificial atoms.
Research Experience
Graduate Research Assistant - UC Berkeley (2021-Present)
- STM studies of correlated 2D electrons
- AFM-based SNOM techniques
- 2D material fabrication and characterization
- Optical spectroscopy measurements
Research Experience - UCAS (2019-2020)
- TMD heterostructure preparation
- 2D material transfer techniques
Technical Expertise
- STM/AFM: Sub-nanometer resolution imaging
- 2D Materials: Exfoliation, stacking, characterization
- Lithography: AFM, photo, e-beam techniques
- Spectroscopy: Absorption, PL, Raman measurements