Biography:

Dr. Xu earned his B.S. degree in applied physics from University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in 2012, and Ph.D. degree in physics from The Ohio State University at U.S. in 2018. Then Dr. Xu went to The Johns Hopkins University at U.S. as a postdoctoral fellow. In 2024, Dr. Xu joined the Department of Physics at USTC. Dr. Xu aims to understand the spin phenomena in quantum materials and harness their potential for groundbreaking technologies, with a large effect on cutting-edge research of developing novel quantum materials, discovering new spintronic phenomena and exploring their applications for quantum information.

Research Interest:

1) Novel magnetic materials
2) Two-dimensional (2D) materials and heterostructures
3) Spin-triplet superconductors 

What You Can Expect in the Project:

Students will gain hands-on experience on the development of quantum materials, including thin films growth and 2D material heterostructures fabrication, and spin transport study in these systems.

Desired skill and background:

Students with strong motivation and interests in experimental condensed matter physics.