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.  When working at RIKEN, he proposed a setup based on high-order topological insulators to realize topological zero modes, providing the basis for future technology such as topological quantum computing. 

 

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

2021  Researcher Incentive Award (Ohbu Award), 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