Our Research

Direction I

Atomically-Precise Quantum Devices

Atomically-precise graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) can be chemically synthesized with superior control over edges and topology compared to top-down nanofabrication techniques. These GNRs are typically produced via high-vacuum on-surface chemistry, solution-based synthesis, or chemical vapor deposition. We aim to develop an atomic-scale electronics platform using these GNRs, leveraging their intrinsic quantum properties and exploring their potential in next-generation quantum electronics and quantum thermodynamics.

Direction II

Molecular Integrated Circuits 

Driven by the demand for high integration and ultralow power consumption, next-generation integrated circuits  is advancing to the molecular and atomic scale. Our research focuses on molecular graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) as the core material platform. We tackle existing bottlenecks via targeted innovations in contact engineering, gate design, encapsulation and scalable integration. These efforts will upgrade GNRs from single-transistor prototypes to multifunctional integrated circuits, laying the groundwork for next-generation atomic-scale electronics.

Direction III

Moiré Superlattice Beyond Twistronics

 

 

 

 

 

While vdW moiré superlattices have pioneered the study of exotic electronic states, nearly all investigations are limited to 2D geometries. Here, we push the frontier of moiré physics by developing next-generation programmable architectures, with a specific focus on fabricating 1D moiré systems. These tailored superlattices break the intrinsic limitations of traditional twistronics, unlocking brand-new degrees of freedom for high-precision quantum control and advanced quantum material design.