Yifan Su

Yifan Su is a postdoctoral research scientist at Columbia University in the Basov Lab, specializing in ultrafast dynamics of quantum materials. He joined Columbia in 2024 after completing his Ph.D. at MIT under Prof. Nuh Gedik. His research focuses on light-induced phenomena in quantum materials using advanced techniques such as ultrafast diffraction and time-resolved ARPES. Key interests include charge density waves, high-temperature superconductors, and magnetic materials. He previously studied at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (theoretical physics) and Cornell University (experimental condensed matter physics).

His work bridges momentum-resolved spectroscopy and imaging techniques to explore transient phases and phase transitions in materials. Recent projects involve studying photoinduced topological transitions and dynamical competition between electronic orders in kagome superconductors. The Basov Lab at Columbia provides a platform for integrating cutting-edge optical imaging with ultrafast methods to advance understanding of quantum materials' dynamic behavior.

While no awards or grants are explicitly listed, his publications indicate contributions to topological materials, Floquet engineering, and ultrafast dynamics in layered systems. His educational background reflects a strong theoretical foundation combined with experimental expertise in quantum materials.