Jialin Lei

Dr. Jialin Lei is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Southern University and A&M College, affiliated with the High Performance Computing Lab. His work bridges computational science and materials research under extreme conditions.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of California Los Angeles (2019)
• M.S. in Computer Science, Southern University and A&M College (2013)
• B.S. in Chemistry, Sichuan University (2010)

Research Interests: Dr. Lei specializes in materials science under high pressure and temperature conditions. His work focuses on synthesizing novel materials, studying their structural and mechanical properties using advanced techniques like synchrotron X-ray diffraction and first-principles DFT simulations. Key areas include superhardness mechanisms, superconductivity, and phase transitions in materials such as borides, transition metal alloys, and ice polymorphs. His research often involves collaboration with experimental facilities to validate computational predictions.

Research Trends: His publications highlight a focus on high-pressure material behavior, with significant contributions to understanding phase transitions in ice structures, alloying effects on hardness, and pressure-induced property changes in nanocrystalline materials. Recent work emphasizes the development of superhard materials through alloy design and computational modeling.

Labs & Teams: He leads projects at the High Performance Computing Lab, leveraging computational resources to simulate material behavior under extreme conditions. His interdisciplinary approach integrates experimental and computational methodologies.