Quantum phenomena in strongly correlated systems   

This group performs theoretical research in high temperature superconductivity and in highly correlated electron systems, as well as in the quantum phenomena in low dimensional spin systems and graphene. It also conducts experimental research in area of non-conventional superconductivity, using the NMR technique with direct observations of the conduction electron charge and spin statics & dynamics, as well as various phase transitions at the atomic scale.

Group members: Prof. Yongjun Liu, Prof. Guoqing Wu, Dr. Xiaoshan Ye,Dr. Lihua Pan, Dr. Xiuyun Zhang, Dr. Caixia Wang

Gravitation and Cosmology

Gravitation is one of four kinds of fundamental interactions in nature. As a theory of gravitation, the general relativity greatly succeeds in cosmology and astrophysics, and has been tested with great precision from the millimeter in small scale to the solar system in large scale. On the other hand, Cosmology is the study of the origin, evolution, and eventual fate of the universe. Physical cosmology is the scholarly and scientific study of the origin, large-scale structures and dynamics, and ultimate fate of the universe, as well as the scientific laws that govern these realities.

The research of this group currently focuses on topics in theory of gravity and cosmology, including: the holographic principle of gravitation, black hole thermodynamics, stability, modified gravity, applications of AdS/CFT correspondence in condensed matter physics, dark matter and dark energy, CMB physics, early and late time acceleration of the universe.

Group Members: Prof. Bin Wang, Prof. Rui-Hong Yue, Prof. Hua-Bi Zeng, Dr. De-Cheng Zou, Dr. Xiao-Mei Kuang, Dr. Yen Chin Ong

The physics & applications of functional materials

It conducts research in the enhancement of magnetic performance of functional materials by inserting magnetic layers into the perovskite blocks of the materials. The research interests also are paid in the enhancement of the magneto-dielectric effect by dopings at the A-site in the crystal structure. Partial focus of the research is on magnetoelectricity, photoelectricity and catalysis of two-dimensional (2D) nano-materials such as those in the graphene and MoS2, which expand their applications in the fields of energy and environment. Other focus is on the effects of the shape and micro structure of the magnetic nanostripes on the dynamics of the domain wall of the materials.

Group members: Prof. Jingguo Hu, Dr. Yuanchang Su, Dr. Xiaoyong Xu, Dr. Jing Pan

Complex systems and atmospheric physics

The research in this direction focuses on the dynamics process of water circulation in the atmosphere using statistical physics method. It establishes models of local water falling prediction in the atmosphere through the study of the dynamics of the local atmospheric water circulation, and obtains the statistical result of an extreme weather, thus providing references for local weather predictions.

Group members: Prof. Guolin Feng, Dr. Yongping Wu, Dr. Zhonghua Qian, Dr. Zengping Zhang, Dr. Tao Su

Photoelectric materials and application

This group of research mainly studies the thermal transport in low-dimensional systems, the interface of organic semiconductors, and the development & application of photoelectric technology. The thermal transport is crucial for heat dissipations and energy transport at nano scales. It has developed the application of traditional non-equilibrium green’s function into thermal transport fields. Through the study, the thermal resistance and the rate of the thermal transport in low-dimensional systems can be tuned. Besides these, it also studies the interface property of organic optoelectronic devices, revealing the transport mechanisms of the charge carriers. It also has the interests on the device application based on the photonic technology and supercapacitor as well.

Group members: Prof. Xianghua Zeng, Dr. Weiwei Xia, Dr. Min Zhou, Dr. Xiaoshuang Shen, Dr. Hui He, Dr. Hongfei Liu, Dr. Jinpeng Yang

Microscopic Properties of interfacial Water

Understanding the character of the interfacial water is of essential importance in fundamental and applied sciences. Based on the idea and method of theoretical physics, the main research of this group is focused upon the unique structure and dynamic properties of water on the surface of nanomaterial, as well as on the surface of biomolecule, it is fundamental to various physical, chemical and biological processes.

Group members: Prof. Yusong Tu, Dr. Liang Zhao, Dr. Yuan-Yan Wu

Photo-electrical properties and devices design of semiconductors

The Main Research Field of this group are: 1) preparation, manufacture and theoretical simulation of low-dimensional materials, and 2) Design and fabrication of semiconductor photo-electronic devices.

Group members: Prof. Qiang Wang, Dr. Haitao Chen, Dr. Jun Zhu, Dr. Shudong Wu, Dr. Liwen Cheng

Computational physics and transport properties in low-dimensional system

Our research deals with computational physics and the transport properties in low-dimensions systems. The ongoing topics are : thermal transport properties in low-dimensional systems and statistical properties of nonequlibrium thermal transport.

Group members: Prof. Jian Wang, Prof. He-sheng Chen