National Taiwan Normal University

Low Dimensional Magnetism and Spintronic Devices

Wen-Chin Lin
https://web.phy.ntnu.edu.tw/~wclin/

Research Field

Physics

Introduction

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Physics, National Taiwan University (1994. 9 – 1998. 6) 

Master Degree in Physics, National Taiwan University (1998. 9 – 2000. 6)

Ph.D. in Physics, National Taiwan University (2002. 9 – 2006. 1)

Career:

1. Research assistant, Institute of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taiwan (2001. 1 - 2006. 1)

2. Post doc., Institute of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taiwan 

     (2006. 2 - 2006. 8)

3. Post doc., Max-Plank Institute for microstructures, Halle, Germany 

(2006. 7 - 2007. 6)

4. Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, National Taiwan Normal University 

     (2007. 8 – 2011. 7) 

5. Associate Professor, Department of Physics, National Taiwan Normal University 

     (2011. 8 – 2014. 7)

6. Full Professor, Department of Physics, National Taiwan Normal University 

(2014. 8 – to now)

7. Department Chair, Department of Physics, National Taiwan Normal University

(2021. 8 – 2024. 7)

8. Associate VP, Office of Research and Development, NTNU

(2024. 2 – to now)

 

Research Fields:

1. Surface Science (UHV system, Ultrathin Films)

2. Magnetism (MOKE, Kerr microscope, MFM)

3. Nanomaterials and 2D-materials

4. Photoemission and XAS studies in NSRRC

 

International Research Experience:

1. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, America (2005. 7 - 2005. 9)

Topic: Magnetic Inter-layer coupling between nanoparticle assemblies

2. Center for nanophase materials sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, USA (2006. 5)

Topic: Magnetic Domain Imaging on Self-Aligned Nanopaticle Assemblies and Nanowires using SEM with Polarization Analysis

3. Visiting Professor in UCLA, USA (2015. 7 – 2016. 2)

We have a Post. Doc. fellow, 5 Ph.D students, 5 Master's students, and 5 bachelor's students in our Lab. There are 6 UHV chambers for the thin film deposition. Magnetic measurements are performed with VSM, Kerr microscope, and MFM. Our Lab. located in the city center, with convenient transportation systems, including MRT, bus, and city bike.  


Research Topics
  1. Hydrogenation-induced reversible modulation of Magnetic multilayers
  2. 2D semiconductors: interfacial contact resistance and Phase transition
  3. Magnetic 2D materials: Skyrmions and domain control 
  4. Enhancement of Photocatalytic properties by magnetic proximity

Honor

No special Honor.


Educational Background

Background in Physics, Materials Science, and engineering-related fields will be suitable. 
Bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. students are welcome.  


Job Description

Suitable for students familiar with magnetic physics, solid state physics, semiconductor physics, and surface science. 

Preferred Intern Educational Level

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D students are suitable. 

Skill sets or Qualities

Suitable for students familiar with magnetic physics, solid state physics, semiconductor physics, and surface science. Strong motivation and willingness to continue graduate education are required.