Dr. Kai Sun

Professor

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Biography

Professor Sun works in the general area of many-body physics and his research covers a wide range of topics in condensed matter physics and ultra-cold atomic gases. His main research efforts focus on the search for novel states of matter, providing theoretical understanding of exotic properties. Recent work includes fractional topological states in topological flatbands, interaction-induced topological insulators, and topological Kondo insulators related to holographic elasticity. He has studied non-Fermi liquids in strongly correlated fermionic systems, focusing on quantum liquid crystal phases and frustrated magnetism.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science