We are an experimental physics group at Cornell University. Our lab is dedicated to the investigation of quantum matter, where extraordinary properties emerge from the collective behaviors of electrons. We engineer van der Waals (vdW) quantum materials and explore emergent quantum phenomena in them using advanced electrical transport and quantum microscopy techniques.

Constructed through layer-by-layer assembly of two-dimensional materials, vdW heterostructures break traditional synthesis limitations and offer unprecedented access to new material architectures. It empower us to engineer quantum properties by harnessing the interplay between seperate atomic layers. Our experiments involve creating innovative vdW materials, transforming them into devices through nanofabrication, subjecting them to ultra-low temperatures where quantum physics dominates, and searching for signatures of exotic quantum phenomena. We probe their electrical response across various dimensions, including magnetic field, carrier density, and electric field, to identify indications of unconventional electron order. Moreover, we utilize a scanning tunneling microscope (STM) to visualize electron behavior at the atomic level, enabling us to decipher enigmatic quantum matter and reveal hidden quantum properties. Our research encompasses a wide array of correlated and topological states of matter. These quantum phenomena provide us a unique opportunity to observe the marvels of quantum physics on a macroscopic scale and hold the potential to advance quantum technologies.