Computational Laboratory of Quantum Materials (CLoQM) 

Welcome!

The Computational Laboratory of Quantum Materials (CLoQM) is led by Dr. Li Yang in the Department of Physics at Washington University in St. Louis. 

Using density functional theory (DFT), many-body perturbation theory (MBPT), and AI, the group explores central questions in modern materials physics: how electron–electron interactions govern excited states and linear and nonlinear optical responses; how quasiparticles, excitons, spin waves, and phonons interact to produce emergent phenomena; how reduced dimensionality and quantum confinement can be harnessed to engineer topological transport and energy-related functionalities; and how new quantum materials can be discovered and controlled to realize electrical and magnetic polarizations for next-generation transistors, memory, and quantum devices.

By combining fundamental discovery with predictive materials design, we aim to uncover new quantum phenomena, guide experiments, and accelerate the development of functional materials for future technologies.

Please browse our Research and Publications for more details on our ongoing and completed projects, as well as Software for tools we have developed.

We acknowledge the support from Washington University, National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Energy (DOE), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR).