Professor of Physics at Penn State University. He is renowned for molecular beam epitaxy growth of topological materials and discovery of the quantum anomalous Hall effect in magnetic topological insulators. Chang’s group also identified axion insulator states and explores topological magnetism in engineered heterostructures. His research blends material synthesis with transport measurements to reveal exotic phases. Recognized as a rising leader, he has advanced quantum materials toward next-generation electronics. 

Assistant Professor in Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics at Columbia University. His research integrates quantum materials synthesis, nanoscience, and low-temperature measurements to uncover correlated and topological behaviors. Devarakonda received his PhD from MIT, investigating layered quantum crystals, and held a Simons Fellowship before joining Columbia. His group now focuses on discovering emergent phases in novel systems. Combining experimental precision with innovative design, his work targets fundamental discoveries and future quantum applications.

Assistant Professor in Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University. He earned his PhD from MIT, studying quantum transport in atomically layered materials, and later advanced circuit quantum electrodynamics in mesoscopic superconductors at Yale. His group develops novel quantum devices and circuits to probe correlated and topological states of matter. Fatemi’s work bridges quantum condensed matter and device physics, highlighting opportunities for engineered superconducting systems in future quantum technologies. 

Wang Fong-Jen Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University. A leading expert in two-dimensional materials and van der Waals heterostructures, he has developed methods for synthesizing and studying graphene, MoS₂, and related systems. Hone’s research integrates mechanical, electrical, and optical probes to uncover emergent nanoscale phenomena. His group has contributed extensively to advancing atomically thin materials for applications in quantum science, electronics, and photonics. 

Distinguished Professor of Physics and Founding Director of the Pittsburgh Quantum Institute. Levy is internationally known for research in oxide nanoelectronics, emergent superconductivity, and quantum computation. His group pioneered reconfigurable electronic circuits at complex oxide interfaces, demonstrating new ways to manipulate quantum phases. Through nanoscale fabrication and quantum control, his work opens opportunities for oxide-based quantum devices. Levy’s contributions have shaped both fundamental condensed matter physics and applied quantum engineering.

Professor of Physics & Astronomy at Stony Brook University with a joint appointment at Brookhaven National Laboratory. He leads the UNI-Lab, developing ultrafast and near-field optical probes—including nano-IR and terahertz spectroscopy—to visualize collective excitations and emergent phases in correlated quantum materials. Liu received his Ph.D. from Boston University and completed postdoctoral research at the University of California, San Diego. His group’s next-generation optical measurements advance nanoscale studies of quantum matter.

Assistant Professor of Physics at Binghamton University specializing in layered and low-dimensional quantum crystals. His research combines bulk crystal growth with device fabrication, enabling detailed studies of magnetic, electronic, and topological behaviors. Lin’s group employs transport and optical probes to reveal emergent phases at the two-dimensional limit. By exploring fundamental interactions in new quantum materials, his work aims to uncover pathways toward next-generation quantum electronics and devices.

SUNY Distinguished Professor and Executive Director of UB’s Institute for Lasers, Photonics & Biophotonics. He pioneered nanophotonics, nonlinear optics, and biophotonics, with more than 750 publications and several landmark textbooks. His interdisciplinary research spans chemistry, physics, and engineering, advancing new optical imaging and nanomedicine platforms. Widely recognized for his global leadership, he has received the SPIE Gold Medal and IEEE Pioneer in Nanotechnology Award. 

Distinguished Professor of Physics and Founding Director of the Discipline-Based Science Education Research Center (dB-SERC). She is a pioneer in physics education research, especially strategies to improve quantum physics learning. Singh’s work focuses on evidence-based approaches, conceptual understanding, and bridging student difficulties with innovative instructional design. She has developed widely adopted tools and curricula. A former President of the American Association of Physics Teachers, she is recognized internationally for advancing physics pedagogy 

SUNY Distinguished Professor of Physics at the University at Buffalo. Žutić is a leading theorist in spintronics, superconductivity, and hybrid quantum systems. His research explores spin-polarized transport, strongly correlated semiconductors, and unconventional superconductors, with an emphasis on topological and non-equilibrium phenomena. He has authored highly cited reviews and key theoretical models guiding experiments worldwide. A Fellow of the American Physical Society, Žutić is widely recognized for advancing theory at the frontier of quantum materials.