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Senior Researcher
After receiving my Ph.D. from CAS (China), I worked as a postdoctoral researcher at AIST, NUS (Singapore), and NIMS. In 2018, I became an ICYS research fellow. Since 2021, I am a MANA researcher. Along the way, I have had the privilege to work with many amazing groups to conduct high-quality research, and I have benefited greatly from such interdisciplinary collaborations.
My research focuses on the synthesis of atomically thin, two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) and exploring their applications in electronics. A few years ago, I discovered that the table salt has a magical effect in promoting the growth of 2D WS2 and WSe2 monolayers. It then turned out to be an indispensable seasoning for “cooking” a number of different 2D materials, which is now widely used. The open research environment at NIMS allowed me to focus on this topic until an advanced “molten-salt chemical vapor deposition” method was developed, where it enabled the wafer-scale growth of 2D TMDC films. At present, I am trying to address some critical technical issues related to the use of 2D TMDCs in thin-film transistors, such as the realization of high-performance metal contacts, large-area transfer and integration. Meanwhile, I am also collaborating with many outstanding MANA researchers with diverse backgrounds in electronics, optics, superconductors, quantum transport and catalysis, providing them with high-quality 2D TMDC samples. More exciting results are expected to come out soon from our MANA melting pot.
Away from work, I enjoy photography. In my spare time, I like to travel and capture the beautiful scenery and moments. 😀
[March 2023]
Mimic a samurai with an icicle in Nagano