Weida Wu

Prof. Weida Wu is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Rutgers University, specializing in condensed matter experiment. Affiliated with the Graduate Faculty Group: Condensed Matter Experiment, their research focuses on topological phenomena in correlated quantum materials, including topological insulators, quantum anomalous Hall effect, and magnetoelectric coupling. Their lab utilizes advanced scanning probe microscopy techniques such as low-temperature STM/STS and MeFM for nanoscale investigations. Notable achievements include discoveries related to ferromagnetism in quantum anomalous Hall systems and NSF/DOE-funded projects on topological materials.

Research interests emphasize exploring emergent phenomena through novel instrumentation and experimental methods. Key contributions include $2M NSF EFRI Award (with co-PIs) and DOE Early Career Award. Students and postdocs in the group work on topics like antiferromagnetic domain imaging and interface-induced superconductivity. The lab's work has led to breakthroughs such as room-temperature skyrmion lattices and surface spin-flip transitions in topological materials.

• Awards: DOE Early Career Award, NSF CAREER Award, NSF EFRI Grant
• Labs/Teams: Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) Lab, Condensed Matter Experiment Group
• Grants: $2M NSF EFRI Award (2023), DOE Early Career Award (2021)

Current research trends include atomic-layer-controlled magnetic orders, interface engineering for novel phases, and visualization of quantum critical phenomena. The group actively collaborates internationally and has trained students who have received prestigious awards such as the Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Students Abroad.