王澜

Education: BS (Physics), Zhejiang University; PhD (Physics), National University of Singapore; PhD (Materials Science), University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
My main research involves investigating the fundamental physics of topological condensed matter system and spintronics. Currently, our research focuses on the investigation of the electron and spin transport on the helical surface of various 3D topological insulators as well as at the helical edge state of 2D topological insulators InAs/GaSb. We also carry out magneto-optics studies on 3D topological insulator collaborating with colleagues in this division. Novel spintronic devices are fabricated based on these novel topological systems. Examples include spin FET devices, current induced spin transfer torque at the topological insulator/ferromagnet interface and giant Kerr effect devices. The focus here is to investigate the novel transport and optical characteristics of exotic helical surface state. We are trying to realize the electrical manipulated spin transport and magneto-optics in these systems. We are also interested in detecting fundamental excitations, such as Majorana Fermions and Axions, in topological condensed matter system.