Dr. Ziliang Ye

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ziliang Ye is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of British Columbia. He specializes in experimental condensed matter physics with a focus on the study of two-dimensional materials such as graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs). His research investigates the optical properties and electronic structures of these materials, utilizing advanced techniques like ultrafast optical spectroscopy and scanning nearfield optical microscopy. Ziliang has a strong academic background, having completed his Bachelor's Degree at Fudan University in 2008 and his Doctoral Degree at the University of California, Berkeley, in 2013. He has held postdoctoral research fellowships at both Columbia University and Stanford University before joining UBC as an Assistant Professor in 2017 and advancing to Associate Professor in 2024. He has received several awards recognizing his contributions to the field, including the Tsung-Dao Lee Fellowship and the MRS Graduate Student Award.

Research Interests

Experimental Condensed Matter Physics 2D Materials Ultrafast Optical Spectroscopy Scanning Nearfield Optical Microscopy Nanophotonic Devices

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

— Present

Columbia University •

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

— Present

Stanford University •

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, Canada

Associate Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, Canada

Awards

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Tsung-Dao Lee Fellowship

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Power Award

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Anselmo John Macchi Fellowship

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Chinese Government Award Outstanding Student Abroad

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MRS Graduate Student Award Gold Medalist

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Kavli Energy NanoScience Institute Thesis Prize Award

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APS Division Materials Physics Post-Doctoral Travel Award

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.