Thang Pham

Thang Pham is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Virginia Tech, part of the College of Engineering. His research focuses on the discovery, deterministic synthesis, and scalable processing of nanostructured quantum materials, alongside multimodal electron microscopy characterizations. He holds a B.S. from Hanoi University of Technology (2011), and M.S./Ph.D. degrees in Materials Science from UC Berkeley (2014/2018). Prior to Virginia Tech, he conducted postdoctoral research at MIT (2019–2021) and Northwestern University (2022–2024). His work bridges quantum material design with advanced microscopy, addressing challenges in superconducting devices, solid-state batteries, and entropy-stabilized thermoelectrics. Recent articles highlight innovations in 2D materials synthesis, superconducting qubit optimization, and van der Waals epitaxy. His research group actively explores nanoscale engineering of magnetic systems and energy materials. A comprehensive overview of his contributions is available via his Google Scholar profile.

Education:

• B.S., Materials Science & Engineering, Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam (2011)
• M.S., Materials Science & Engineering, UC Berkeley (2014)
• Ph.D., Materials Science & Engineering, UC Berkeley (2018)

Research emphasizes quantum materials, electron microscopy, and energy storage systems. His recent studies include morphotaxial halogenation of 2D indium selenide, entropy-driven thermoelectric design, and structural control of layered magnets like CrSBr. Methodological advancements in vapor-liquid-solid growth and in situ TEM techniques are central to his portfolio.

His articles reflect interdisciplinary innovation, with themes spanning superconductivity, nanostructured electronics, and sustainable materials. While no awards are explicitly noted, his early-career trajectory underscores impactful contributions to materials engineering. His research group at Virginia Tech continues to explore frontiers in nanoscale materials for quantum technologies and energy applications.