Jigang Wang

Dr. Jigang Wang is the F. Wendell Miller Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Iowa State University and a researcher at the Ames Laboratory. His work focuses on ultrafast quantum materials and imaging, leveraging cutting-edge ultrafast laser spectroscopy and nano-imaging techniques to study quantum non-equilibrium processes and many-body correlation effects in condensed matter systems. His research spans terahertz quantum control, gapless superconductivity, topological materials, and coherent dynamics in strongly correlated electron systems.

• Affiliations: Ames Laboratory (U.S. DOE), Department of Physics & Astronomy, Iowa State University.
• Research Themes: Quantum materials, ultrafast spectroscopy, terahertz technology, superconductivity, and topological phenomena.
• Grants: Supported by DOE Light-Matter Quantum Control Project, NSF, and the SQMS National Quantum Information Science Research Center.

His lab explores lightwave-driven quantum control to manipulate emergent phases, including gapless superconductivity and forbidden quantum states. Recent studies highlight ultrafast symmetry-breaking techniques and non-equilibrium collective modes in superconductors and topological systems. The Ultrafast Quantum Materials Laboratory also develops terahertz-based tools for probing and controlling electronic and magnetic order at femtosecond timescales.

Key findings include demonstrating terahertz-induced supercurrents, nematic fluctuations in iron pnictides, and topological surface state manipulation. Current efforts aim to bridge quantum engineering applications in sensing, computing, and energy systems through ultrafast coherent control.

Student opportunities are available in condensed matter physics, quantum information science, and ultrafast spectroscopy. Collaborations span experimental and theoretical teams at universities and national labs.