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Hui Cai is an Assistant Professor of Physics at the University of California, Merced, affiliated with the School of Natural Sciences. Their research focuses on 2D materials, topological insulators, defect engineering, and optoelectronic properties. Key areas include synthesis of novel materials like PdSe₂ and GaTe, investigation of electronic and mechanical behavior in layered systems, and applications of machine learning for defect detection.
Research interests emphasize structural phase transitions, environmental stability of nanomaterials, and quantum phenomena such as exciton-polariton condensation. Techniques employed include chemical vapor deposition, nanoindentation, and advanced microscopy (STEM).
Notable contributions include studies on gallium chalcogenides, anisotropic semiconductors, and hybrid heterostructures. Ongoing work explores tunable electronic properties through defect control and mechanical characterization of 2D materials.
Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches at the intersection of materials science, condensed matter physics, and nanotechnology. No specific awards are listed, but the breadth and depth of their research portfolio reflect significant scholarly impact.
