Shiyu Peng

Shiyu Peng serves as a Research Fellow in the Department of Applied Physics and Materials Science at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), based in the Steele Laboratory (Mail Code MC 107-81). This role falls under Caltech's Division of Engineering and Applied Science, where Dr. Peng conducts experimental and theoretical research at the intersection of physics and advanced materials development.

Research interests center on Applied Physics and Materials Science, with emphasis on nanoscale material characterization, electronic properties of novel compounds, and energy-related material systems. The work leverages Caltech's interdisciplinary environment to bridge fundamental physics with practical engineering applications.

Operating within the Steele Laboratory's specialized facilities, Dr. Peng utilizes advanced instrumentation for materials synthesis and analysis. Current projects involve collaborative efforts with departmental faculty and graduate researchers, focusing on next-generation materials for photonic devices and sustainable energy technologies.