Tony Low

Tony Low is the Paul Palmberg Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota. His research group specializes in theoretical and computational studies of nanomaterials and nanodevices, with a focus on 2D crystals, topological materials, and magnetic materials for electronics, spintronics, optoelectronics, and plasmonics.

Research Interests: Low's work explores multiphysics and multiscale modeling of quantum materials, including strain effects in thin films, light-matter interactions in metasurfaces, spin-orbit torque phenomena, and topological transport effects. His group employs computational tools to design materials and devices with novel properties.

Recent Publications highlight advancements in 2D heterostructures, quantum anomalous Hall insulators, and spintronic materials. His team investigates phenomena like Moiré Kramers-Weyl fermions, interfacial polarization, and plasmonic Brewster effects through collaborations with institutions including Columbia University, Stanford University, and Vanderbilt University.

Funding & Collaborations: Supported by NSF grants (EFRI, MRSEC), DARPA, DoD, and Intel, Low leads projects on topological plasmons and energy-efficient computing devices. He actively organizes outreach initiatives and maintains partnerships through the Minnesota Nano Center and international institutions.