Dr. Xiang Ni

Professor

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Biography

Xiang Ni is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on the characterization of physical properties of materials, including thermodynamic, transport, X-ray, and neutron measurements. Professor Ni's interests span a wide spectrum of materials, including intermetallics and oxides, with a particular emphasis on superconductors and strongly correlated electron systems that exhibit unusual electronic and magnetic ground states under chemical doping, applied pressure, or magnetic fields. His work aims to synthesize new materials with nontrivial properties, characterize quantum phases, and explore energy scales in solids, with a specific focus on the interplay of magnetism and superconductivity. He has been recognized for his contributions to the field through various awards and appointments, including serving as Secretary/Treasurer for the APS Division of Materials Physics and being elected as an APS fellow. Professor Ni actively engages in teaching, mentoring students, and conducting collaborative research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Conducting research on materials science and teaching graduate and undergraduate Physics courses.

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.