Kayla Nguyen

Kayla Nguyen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Oregon, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on advancing electron microscopy techniques, particularly ptychography, to study magnetism, topology, and material properties at the angstrom scale. She leads the kxnlab, which develops innovative imaging methods for topological materials, magnetic textures, and nanoscale systems.

Key research interests include high-resolution imaging beyond diffraction limits, cryo-electron microscopy for biological specimens, and quantitative analysis of magnetic materials using 4D-STEM and Lorentz microscopy. Her work integrates computational approaches with experimental techniques to address challenges in material characterization and structural analysis.

Nguyen’s publications highlight advancements in ptychography, sub-angstrom resolution, and imaging chiral magnetic systems. Her research often bridges fundamental physics with applications in nanotechnology, materials science, and art conservation (e.g., analyzing pigments in historical artworks).

Advising and grants: While specific grant details are not listed, her research aligns with cutting-edge microscopy and materials science initiatives. She mentors graduate students in experimental and theoretical projects related to her lab’s focus areas.

Labs/teams: The kxnlab collaborates with interdisciplinary groups to pioneer microscopy innovations, including air-compatible electron microscopy and pixel array detector technologies.