معرفی
Dr. Xiaofeng Qian is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at Texas A&M University, with joint appointments in Physics and Astronomy, and Electrical & Computer Engineering. His research focuses on materials theory, quantum materials design, and high-throughput computational discovery, particularly for 2D materials and energy applications.
Educational Background:
- Ph.D., Nuclear Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2008)
- B.S., Engineering Physics, Tsinghua University (2001)
Research spans first-principles electronic structure methods, nonlinear optical responses, and multiscale modeling of electronic, thermal, and ionic transport. Key areas include quantum spin Hall effect, ferroelectric switching, and machine learning for materials prediction.
Notable Awards:
- Dean of Engineering Excellence Award (2024)
- Engineering Genesis Multidisciplinary Award (2024)
- AZZ Faculty Fellow (2021)
- NSF CAREER Award (2018)
- Manson Benedict Fellowship (2006)
Actively recruiting PhD, MS, and UG researchers with backgrounds in physics, materials science, or computational methods. Collaborates extensively on hybrid AI-materials projects and topological device concepts.
