Long Ju

Long Ju is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research focuses on quantum materials, particularly atomically thin materials and van der Waals heterostructures, with an emphasis on light-matter interactions, electron correlation effects, and topological phenomena. He explores novel quantum states such as chiral superconductivity, fractional quantum anomalous Hall effects, and correlated insulators using advanced techniques like nano-fabrication, optical spectroscopy, and cryogenic transport measurements.

Key research areas include moiré superlattices in graphene/hBN systems, tunable electronic properties via stacking and gate voltages, and the interplay between topology and electron correlations. Collaborations with institutions like Harvard University and the University of Texas at Dallas highlight his interdisciplinary approach. He has pioneered studies on rhombohedral graphene, revealing signatures of chiral superconductivity and topological phases.

• Education: Not explicitly listed in provided text, but career progression suggests advanced training in physics and materials science.

Recent studies (2023–2025) demonstrate breakthroughs in observing quantum anomalous Hall effects in moiré superlattices, manipulating spin-orbit coupling effects in graphene, and developing on-chip THz spectroscopy tools. His group’s work bridges fundamental physics with potential applications in quantum technologies and optoelectronics.

• Awards: 2022 Sloan Research Fellowship.

Advising includes mentoring graduate students, undergraduates, and postdocs from global institutions. Notable collaborations involve engineering tunable heterostructures and probing emergent phenomena in low-dimensional materials. The Ju Lab operates within MIT’s School of Science, emphasizing experimental innovation and interdisciplinary research.

Labs/Teams: The Ju Lab at MIT focuses on nano-optics and transport in quantum materials, with active projects on moiré materials and correlated electron systems.