Dr. Liuyan Zhao

Associate Professor

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Biography

Professor Liuyan Zhao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on experimental condensed matter physics, particularly in probing and understanding emergent electronic magnetic phases in quantum materials. His group is actively involved in studying both three-dimensional (3D) and two-dimensional (2D) atomic moiré crystals, with a notable emphasis on strong electron-electron interactions and strong spin-orbit coupling. To achieve their goals, Professor Zhao's group employs a broad array of optical spectroscopy and microscopy techniques, including both linear and nonlinear methods, as well as static and ultrafast experiments. Professor Zhao's achievements include multiple awards such as the 2018 NSF CAREER Award and the 2021 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship, highlighting his contributions to the field of physics. Additionally, he serves on editorial boards for reputable journals like Physical Review X and Progress in Quantum Electronics. Researchers interested in his work can explore his group's website.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and conducting research in experimental condensed matter physics.

Awards

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NSF CAREER Award

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Bryan R. Coles Prize SCES

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AFOSR YIP Award

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Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship

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Henry Russel Award

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Mildred Dresselhaus Guest Professorship

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PECASE (Presidential Early Career Scientists Engineers)

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