Dr. Keji Lai

Professor

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Biography

Keji Lai is a Trull Centennial Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Texas at Austin. He specializes in experimental condensed matter physics, with a focus on nanoscale electromagnetic imaging, complex oxides, nano-materials, and transport in low-dimensional systems. His research interests encompass energy nanoscience and nanotechnology, specifically in the field of condensed matter physics. Lai has contributed significantly to various aspects of nanoscale imaging and device fabrication, which have led to advancements in understanding quantum behavior in materials. He leads the Lai Research Group, which explores the inherent properties of materials at the nanoscale and their applications in technology. His research has been recognized through various awards, including the Gordon Betty Moore Foundation Experimental Physics Investigators award and the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers. He holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University, completed in 2006.

Research Interests

Awards

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Experimental Physics Investigators

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Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)

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IUPAP C10 Young Scientist Prize

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Department of Energy Early Career Award

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Global Research Partnership (GRP) Postdoctoral Research Fellow Award

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.