ICQM PKU

Yi Chen (陈一)

Assistant Professor

Contact Info

Office: W575

Email: yichen(at)pku.edu.cn

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.