Jae-Chun Jeon

Dr. Jae-Chun Jeon is a leading experimental physicist at the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics in Halle, Germany, where he works within the NISE department (Nano-Systems from ions, spins and electrons). He joined the institute in 2018 after completing his postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Alberta, Canada. His research focuses on spintronics, unconventional computing devices, and cryogenic systems, with emphasis on developing novel memory and logic technologies for next-generation computing.

Dr. Jeon earned his Ph.D. in condensed matter physics from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, in 2016. He continued his research as a postdoctoral fellow at the same institution, focusing on strongly correlated magnetic oxide materials for spintronic and neuromorphic applications before joining the Max Planck Institute.

Dr. Jeon's research centers on unraveling the physics of complex systems including spintronics, correlated oxides, and atomically engineered materials to discover their advanced functionalities. He specializes in manipulating spin textures and states using spin electrons, with particular focus on current-induced domain wall motion and spin-orbit torque-induced magnetization switching for memory and logic applications. His work explores the potential of racetrack memory for both conventional binary memory and unconventional analogue systems such as probabilistic-bit and neuromorphic devices.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on advanced spintronic devices, particularly racetrack memory systems, domain wall logic, and Josephson junctions for quantum applications. The research spans fundamental physics of chiral domain walls, spin-orbit torque effects, and novel materials for spin-based computing. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals including Science, Nature family journals, and Advanced Materials, reflecting the significance of his contributions to the field.

Dr. Jeon's research is supported by cutting-edge facilities including atomically thin film deposition systems, state-of-the-art electronics, and advanced device fabrication techniques such as electron beam lithography and ion beam etching/deposition. His work involves close collaboration with the research group led by Prof. Stuart Parkin, a director at the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics.