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Jiho Sung is a Staff Scientist in the AI-Accelerated Nanoscience group at the Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Brookhaven National Laboratory. His research focuses on understanding and controlling the behavior of two-dimensional materials, particularly atomically thin semiconductors, to advance optoelectronic devices and quantum information technologies.
Education:
- B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (2010)
- M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (2012)
- Ph.D. in Advanced Materials Science, Pohang University of Science and Technology (2017)
Dr. Sung's research centers on the materials physics of two-dimensional van der Waals heterostructures, with an emphasis on transition metal dichalcogenides. His work explores crystal symmetry engineering, bilayer Wigner crystals, and electronic microemulsion phases near the Wigner crystal-to-liquid transition. These studies aim to manipulate emergent phenomena driven by strong electron and exciton interactions for applications in next-generation optoelectronics and quantum technologies.
Analysis of Dr. Sung's recent publications reveals a strong focus on quantum phenomena in two-dimensional materials, particularly in transition metal dichalcogenides. His work spans from fundamental studies of Wigner crystals and excitonic responses to the discovery of novel electronic microemulsion phases. The research consistently leverages advanced optical and transport characterization techniques to probe and control electronic and optical properties, indicating a trajectory toward quantum information applications.
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Dr. Sung is part of the AI-Accelerated Nanoscience initiative at the Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Brookhaven National Laboratory. This center provides state-of-the-art facilities for nanoscale research, including advanced microscopy and spectroscopy tools, enabling the fabrication and characterization of novel two-dimensional material systems.
