Adam Shaffique

Professor Adam Shaffique holds appointments at the National University of Singapore across multiple departments and research centers, including the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Department of Physics, Yale-NUS College, and the Center for Advanced 2D Materials. His research focuses on electron behavior in novel materials under quantum mechanical and structural influences. He has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Singapore National Research Foundation Fellowship and Investigator title.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Physics (with Mathematics minor) from Stanford University
• Doctorate in Theoretical Physics from Cornell University
• Exchange at Magdalen College, Oxford University

Research Interests: Prof. Adam explores how electrons interact within confined geometries, material imperfections, and quantum effects in graphene, topological insulators, and twisted moiré heterostructures. His work aims to advance understanding of superconductivity and electronic transport phenomena.

Awards:

• Singapore National Research Foundation Fellowship (includes a 5-year grant)
• National Research Foundation Investigator

Grants & Labs: His research is supported by grants targeting higher-temperature superconductivity in moiré heterostructures. He contributes to the Center for Advanced 2D Materials.