Chunhui Du

Chunhui Du is an Assistant Adjunct Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego. He leads a research group focused on quantum sensing and imaging techniques to study novel material properties at the nanometer scale. His experimental toolkit includes nitrogen vacancy centers in diamond, transport measurements, microwave spectroscopy, and scanning probe magnetometry.

His research interests span quantum sensing, nanoscale magnetic imaging, spintronics, 2D materials, and the development of novel characterization techniques for condensed matter systems. The group's work bridges fundamental physics with applications in quantum information science and advanced materials characterization.

Analyzing his recent publications reveals a strong focus on antiferromagnetic materials, van der Waals heterostructures, and quantum sensing methodologies. The research consistently demonstrates innovative approaches to probing spin dynamics and transport phenomena at nanometer scales, with practical implications for next-generation spintronic devices.

• Office of Naval Research (ONR) Young Investigator Program Award (2023)
• Department of Energy Early Career Award (2022)
• International Union of Pure and Applied Physics Early Career Scientist Prize (2022)
• NSF CAREER Award (2021)
• Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Award (2021)
• Harold and Suzy Ticho Endowed Faculty Fellowship (2019)

Dr. Du directs an active laboratory developing quantum sensing platforms and maintains collaborations with multiple research groups working on magnetic materials and quantum measurement techniques.