Current Research Interest:
New techniques and systems of STM, nc-AFM and integrated optical spectroscopy.
Layered materials (Topological insulators, silicene): MBE growth and electronic properties studied by low temperature STM/STS.
Research Achievements
First MBE growth of topological insulator Bi2Se3 thin films and transport studies.
Experimental discovery of new 2D materials, including silicene and 2D boron (borophene).
Published >120 peer review papers, total SCI citation > 4600 (>5700 according to google scholar).