Cong Su

Cong Su is an Assistant Professor of Materials Science at Yale University, with an additional appointment in Applied Physics. He leads the Atomic Engineering Group (AtomE), focusing on atomic-scale manipulation using electron beams and the study of 2D materials' physical properties. His research integrates materials synthesis, atomic imaging, optical spectroscopy, and computational modeling. Su holds a Ph.D. from MIT and a B.S. from Peking University.

Research interests include tailoring atomic structures via electron beams, in-situ TEM methods for crystal studies, and synthesizing 1D/2D materials. Key projects involve creating defect-engineered quantum emitters and investigating strain effects on semiconductor properties. His group develops novel manufacturing tools using TEM for atomic-scale fabrication.

• Awards: Del Favero Prize (2020), Heising-Simons Fellowship (2019), Alpha Nu Sigma (2014)
• Labs: AtomE Lab at Yale West Campus (820 West Campus Drive) and School of Engineering (15 Prospect Street)

Grants include an NSF-funded Ph.D. training program in quantum materials. Work spans quantum information science, catalysis, and semiconductor devices. The group emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, physics, and chemistry.