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Dongchen Qi is an Associate Professor in the School of Chemistry & Physics at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Faculty of Science. He has established himself as a leading researcher in condensed matter physics and materials science, with a focus on creating, understanding, and controlling surfaces and interfaces at the nanoscale to develop next-generation electronic devices. His research spans diamond surface electronics, quantum devices, organic semiconductors, and 2D materials, utilizing advanced synchrotron light techniques to examine critical interface phenomena.
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Nanotechnology
- Surface Science
- Quantum Technology
- Diamond Electronics
- Organic Electronics
Professor Qi's research program demonstrates significant evolution from his early work in surface science to his current focus on diamond nanoelectronics and 2D materials. His publication output has grown substantially since 2019, with 28 papers published in 2021 alone, reflecting increasing research impact and collaborative networks. His work bridges fundamental physics with practical device applications, particularly in electronic devices based on emerging materials.
- Fellow of AIP (FAIP) (2025)
- Advanced Materials Award recipient (2025)
- ARC Future Fellowship awardee (2017)
- Vebleo Fellow (2020)
- National Honorary Treasurer of AIP (2023-present)
Professor Qi actively supervises PhD and Masters students, with current research projects focusing on 2D ferroelectric devices for non-volatile memory and neuromorphic computing, electronic properties of free radical-substituted conjugated polymers, and engineering two-dimensional ferroelectricity by molecular adsorption. He leads multiple Australian Competitive Grants projects and collaborates internationally through the QUT/Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces Joint Laboratory on Nanocatalysis for Sustainable Chemistry.
