Junhao Lin

Prof. Junhao Lin is a tenured Full Professor at the Department of Physics, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech). With a dual background in experimental and theoretical physics, he specializes in atomic-scale characterization of 2D materials, combining aberration-corrected STEM, EELS spectroscopy, and density functional theory calculations to study defect-structure-property relationships.

• Ph.D. (2015) from Vanderbilt University
• Postdoctoral work at National Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Japan) under Kazu Suenaga

Research Interests:

• Atomic-scale defect engineering in 2D materials
• In-situ high-resolution electron microscopy under external stimuli
• High-energy-resolution EELS for optical property characterization
• Quantum material structure-property correlations

Publication Trends: Over 130 high-impact publications (Nature, Science, PRL) focusing on 2D material defects, phase transitions, and atomic engineering. Recent works explore nickelate superconductivity, magnetic phenomena in topological materials, and energy storage applications.

Scientific Recognition:

• MIT Technology Review TR35 China (2021, Visionary category)
• Elsevier 2024 Highly Cited Researcher (China)
• Multiple international conference awards
• 8+ million RMB investment in glove-box interconnected lab systems

Lab Overview: The Advanced Low-Dimensional Materials Laboratory at SUSTech (10+ members) integrates atomic-resolution STEM, in-situ TEM, and computational modeling. Collaborations span Oak Ridge National Lab, Peking University, and Singaporean/Japanese institutions.