Xianghan Xu

Xianghan Xu is an Assistant Professor at the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota, where they lead research on quantum materials and their exotic physical properties. Their work bridges fundamental quantum mechanics principles with applications in next-generation devices.

• Research Focus: Emergent symmetry breaking, coupled ferroic orders, quantum magnetism, and complex electronic phases like superconductivity.
• Laboratory Facilities: Equipped with crystal growth techniques, cryostat-based probes, and x-ray diffraction crystallography, with access to neutron/synchrotron scattering and high magnetic field facilities.
• Collaborations: Engages with experts in microscopy, spectroscopy, optics, and theoretical calculations to advance material characterization and understanding.