Yan Wang

Yan Wang is a Senior Research Associate at the Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy, University of Cambridge. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from Jiangnan University, a Master of Science (MSc) from Peking University, and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on atomically thin semiconductors, van der Waals contacts, and ferroelectric heterostructures for low-power electronics and energy applications. She leads the 2D Materials and Devices Group, investigating interfaces in semiconductor devices and developing novel fabrication techniques.

Her work emphasizes clean metal/semiconductor interfaces, semiconductor/dielectric interactions, and ferroelectric vdW heterostructures to enhance device performance. Notable contributions include breakthroughs in p-type electrical contacts for 2D materials and ultra-clean van der Waals interfaces for efficient electron/hole/spin injection.

Key research interests include energy materials, nanoelectronics, and optoelectronics. She collaborates internationally to advance applications in sustainable electronics and next-generation devices. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned here.

Labs/Teams:

• 2D Materials and Devices Group