Academia Sinica

Quantum Matter Theory Group

Chen-Hsuan Hsu
https://sites.google.com/view/qmtheory

Research Field

Physics

Introduction

Chen-Hsuan Hsu received his PhD degree in Physics at the University of California, Los Angeles, US. He worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at RIKEN, Japan and was later promoted to the Research Scientist position. He returned to Taiwan in 2022 for his current position after a short stay at the Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics (YITP), Kyoto University. He works on theoretical condensed matter, with a focus on quantum phenomena and quantum matter in nanoscale systems. In 2025, he received the NCTS Young Theorist Award (國家理論中心年輕學者獎) from the National Center for Theoretical Sciences, Taiwan.

 

We conduct research in the field of quantum matter theory. Our research aims to deepen our understanding of quantum matter and quantum phenomena in various nanoscale systems, including topological phases of matter, strongly correlated matter, and spin-related phenomena. By exploring physical realizations such as quantum dots, nanotubes, nanowires, topological insulators, and superconductors, we seek to uncover the fundamental principles governing their behavior. In addition, we investigate strongly correlated electron systems such as high-temperature superconductors (cuprates) and heavy-fermion materials, focusing on their topological properties and the potential applications of these systems. Our goal is to advance the field of quantum matter theory and contribute to the development of new technologies in nanoelectronics and other related fields.


Research Topics

Condensed matter theory 

Quantum matter 

Low-dimensional systems

Nanoscale systems

Topological materials

Correlated phenomena


Honor

2025 NCTS Young Theorist Award (國家理論中心年輕學者獎), National Center for Theoretical Sciences, Taiwan

2021  Researcher Incentive Award (櫻舞賞), RIKEN, Japan

2021  CEMS Award, RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science, Japan

2020  IOP Trusted Reviewer, IOP Publishing, UK


Educational Background

2014 Ph.D.  University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, United States

2006 B.Sc.  National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), Hsinchu, Taiwan     


Job Description

We conduct research in the field of quantum matter theory. Our research aims to deepen our understanding of quantum matter and quantum phenomena in various nanoscale systems, including topological phases of matter, strongly correlated matter, and spin-related phenomena. By exploring physical realizations such as quantum dots, nanotubes, nanowires, topological insulators, and superconductors, we seek to uncover the fundamental principles governing their behavior. In addition, we investigate strongly correlated electron systems such as high-temperature superconductors (cuprates) and heavy-fermion materials, focusing on their topological properties and the potential applications of these systems. Our goal is to advance the field of quantum matter theory and contribute to the development of new technologies in nanoelectronics and other related fields.

Preferred Intern Educational Level

Graduate Students with basic understanding of quantum field theory are preferred.

Skill sets or Qualities

Candidates must ensure that their interests, experience, and skills in programming or calculations align with our research. Completion of full undergraduate-level quantum mechanics courses is required before joining. For PhD student or postdoctoral candidates, knowledge of quantum field theory is also expected.

In addition, candidates must meet all the criteria listed in the guideline on this page: https://sites.google.com/view/qmtheory/job-openings