Han Ma
Assistant Professor
in Theoretical Condensed matter physics
at Stony Brook University
Assistant Professor
in Theoretical Condensed matter physics
at Stony Brook University
I am interested in emergent phenomena in highly entangled quantum matters. My research studies topics including gapped and gapless topological phases. During my PhD, I worked on fracton topological orders. Later on, besides quantum spin liquids my research is expanded to quantum phase transitions and (non-)Fermi liquid phases.
These quantum states are characterized by distinct low-energy entanglement structures. Specifically, topological orders and fracton orders are gapped phases exhibiting long-range entanglement which supports topological quasiparticle excitations, making them ideal candidates of fault tolerant topological quantum computers. Meanwhile, long-range entanglement in gapless systems can result in extra complexity which calls for new analytical tools and theoretical frameworks. I am dedicated to understanding these states of matter through framework of
Quantum Field Theory
Renormalization Group.
To learn more, for students interested in, please get in touch at han.ma@stonybrook.edu
Education and professional experiences:
2025 --: Tenure track assistant professor, Stony Brook University
2024--present: Research Scientist, Perimeter Institute
2019--2024: Philip W. Anderson Postdoctoral Fellow, Perimeter Institute
2014--2019: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics, University of Colorado at Boulder, Supervisor: Michael Hermele
2011--2014: Master of Science in Phyiscs, Fudan University
2007--2011: Bachelor of Science in Physics, Fudan University