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Yi Chen (陈一)

Assistant Professor

Contact Info

Office: W575

Email: yichen(at)pku.edu.cn

Group Homepage: http://chenlab.science

 

Education

Degree

Year

Major 

Institution

Ph.D.

2014-2020

Physics

University of California, Berkeley

B.S.

2010-2014

Physics

Peking University

 

Professional Appointments

Year

Position

Institution

2023-Present

Assistant Professor

ICQM, School of Physics, Peking University

2020-2022

Postdoctoral Fellow

Institute for Basic Science

 

Research Interests

We are an experimental research group located at Peking University that explores and exploits non-classical physics at the atomic scale.

Our interests lie in objects that are minute –– single charge, spin, orbital, and vibrational modes –– yet can be determined very precisely for use as probes, information storage, or building blocks for bigger artificial systems. We access these degrees of freedom, often embodied in single atoms/molecules but also in solids, by scanned probe microscopy and manipulate them using electromagnetic wave-based coherent control methods.

We are particularly fascinated by leveraging coherence to better understand and use materials, e.g., by identifying functionalities in novel materials or extracting information from many-body systems.

At the atomic scale, only a few physical observables can be detected. Thus, we are also keen on developing new scanned probe methods that can image and control more physical observables with subnanometer resolution.

 

Selected Publications

Please refer to Group website & Google Scholar

 

Opening Positions

Postdocs: Exceptional postdoc candidates with experience in scanned probe microscopy, spin physics, 2D materials, correlated materials, microwave, and hardware prototyping are encouraged to get in touch via email. Internationally competitive salary and housing subsidies will be provided. Opportunities for postdoctoral fellowship include: Peking Boya Fellowship and Boxin Fellowship.

Graduate Students: We have 1~2 openings for graduate students this year. Potential graduate students are encouraged to apply to ICQM and get in touch via email.

Undergraduate Students: Undergraduate students passionate about research are welcome to work with us on independent or joint research projects. Please contact Yi directly.