Julia Y. Chan

Julia Y. Chan is a Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry and Materials Science at Baylor University (2022–present), holding the Tim and Sharalynn Fenn Family Endowed Chair in Materials Science. Previously, she was Professor at The University of Texas at Dallas (2013–2021) and Louisiana State University (2000–2013), following a National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship at NIST (1998–2000) and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from UC Davis (1998).

• Education: Ph.D. (UC Davis), B.S. (Baylor University)
• Current Role: Baylor University
• Past Positions: UT Dallas, LSU

Her research focuses on quantum materials, particularly rare-earth intermetallics and low-dimensional solids, leveraging flux-growth methods to explore emergent phenomena and intergrowth compounds. Key themes include crystal growth, magnetic anisotropy, and tuning properties via structural subunits. Her work bridges fundamental chemistry and materials science for exotic quantum behaviors.

Selected publications highlight advancements in synthesizing Kagome materials, ThCr₂Si₂-type intermetallics, and valence-fluctuating systems. Keywords include quantum criticality, topological phases, and flux-growth techniques. Awards include Fellowships from the American Chemical Society and AAAS. She is Deputy Editor of Science Advances and leads the Chan Group at Baylor, focusing on crystal growth of strongly correlated systems.