Yihang Zeng

Yihang Zeng is an Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Purdue University, leading the Zeng Lab focused on quantum properties in two-dimensional (2D) materials. His research combines nanodevice fabrication with low-temperature electrical/optical characterization to explore phenomena like strong electronic correlations and topological states.

Education:

• B.S. in Physics, Peking University (2011–2015)
• Ph.D. in Physics, Columbia University (2015–2021)

Research Interests: The Zeng Lab designs 2D heterostructures (via 'Lego-like' stacking) and uses advanced tools like polarization-resolved SHG and cryogenic optical systems to study quantum effects. Key goals include discovering new physics and enabling quantum technologies like quantum computing. The lab is part of Purdue’s Birck Nanotechnology Center for fabrication resources.

Lab Facilities: The lab includes a fabrication suite with plasma etchers, laser lithography, and an AFM, alongside a renovated measurement lab projected for completion in 2025. Recent milestones include functional 2D devices and Jo’s Rolf Scharenberg Fellowship (2025).