Dr. Nai Chang Yeh

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Biography

Nai-Chang Yeh is the Thomas W. Hogan Professor of Physics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). His principal research field is experimental condensed matter physics with special emphasis on quantum materials, quantum devices, nanoscience, and nanotechnology. His research group engages in studies focusing on correlated electrons, topological materials, low-dimensional systems, valleytronics, spintronics, optoelectronics, and nanophotonics, contributing significantly to energy research related to energy conversion technologies including photovoltaics, fuel cells, supercapacitors, and lithium-ion batteries. He has published over 160 papers in refereed scientific journals and has been awarded 9 patents. Additionally, he published an autobiography in Chinese by Business Weekly Taiwan, highlighting his academic journey and contributions to the field.

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Professor

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California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Principle Investigator, leads research on condensed matter physics.

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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