University of California, Riverside

Quantum Materials Group

Studying phonon dynamics, thermal transport, spin-phonon interactions, and materials under extreme conditions through neutron and synchrotron scattering.

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What We Study

Exploring the fundamental dynamics of materials across multiple scales

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Dynamics in Materials

We study phonons, magnons, and their interactions with each other, with other degrees of freedom, and with nanostructures in materials.

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High Pressure

We use diamond anvil cells and other high-pressure environments to probe and tune the dynamics and structure of materials, including interfacial phenomena.

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Machine Learning

We use machine learning and data science tools to guide scattering experiments and spectroscopy analysis.

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Scattering Techniques

We use neutron and synchrotron scattering at national facilities and optical spectroscopy such as Raman to study materials.

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Simulation

We use first-principles methods to simulate materials. We also do instrument simulation for scattering experiments.

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Spin-Phonon Coupling

Investigating how spin waves and phonons interact in ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic structures for spintronics applications.

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We are always looking for motivated graduate students and postdocs to join our team.

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Latest Publications

Explore our research output spanning condensed matter physics, thermal transport, and beyond.

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Our Facilities

From diamond anvil cell labs to national neutron sources, see the tools powering our research.

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Funding Support

Our research is generously supported by

National Science Foundation U.S. Department of Energy - Office of Science