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MY STORY -- I have been passionate about pursuing a career as a professor and scientist since my sophomore year as a physics undergraduate; at that time, my enthusiasm for research was the main driving force for the pursuit. As an undergraduate, I was taking courses in physics as well as social sciences. In a class about Human Rights, we had a group discussion on educational inequality, focusing on several underrepresented groups and the cause of their unequal access to higher education; particularly, the impact of socioeconomic status struck me the most. In terms of National Taiwan University, my undergraduate institution, more than 50% of students come from the top 20% of rich families, and less than 20 % of students are identified as first-generation. Additionally, I had one case study at hand, that is, my parents. Born into a family with low socioeconomic status in a rural area of southern Taiwan, neither of my parents had high school degrees and had no choice but to work part-time since elementary school and full-time since high school. After the class, I reflected deeply, realizing how fortunate I was to have hard-working parents who maintained a healthy family and always respected my academic interests so that I could freely chase my dreams. It was not until then that I realized there was another important motivation for me to pursue an academic career, i.e., my background as a first-generation student.

ABOUT THE PAGE -- As a first-generation student and scientist, I have been dedicated to promoting educational equity and excellence through teaching, mentoring, service, and outreach throughout my academic career; I have been pursuing excellence in teaching and mentoring, engaging in impactful science communication, and assuming leadership roles to drive policy changes and foster community building. Here, I would like to use this webpage for public outreach and educational purposes. With training in science communication, my goal is to share the fascinating research field of quantum materials with general audiences, regardless of their background. Above all, I will engage you with the frontiers of physics research that can change how we understand the world and revolutionize modern technologies. Are you ready? Let's get started!

What are Quantum Materials?

Unlike ordinary materials, quantum materials possess extraordinary properties that cannot be explained using conventional scientific theories. Instead, their behavior is governed by the principles of many-body quantum physics, a theory that describes the fundamental workings of matter. Researchers have made groundbreaking advancements in electronics, energy generation, semiconductors, and quantum computers by profoundly understanding the unique properties of quantum materials.

After knowing what Quantum Materials are, which of the following topics do you want me to make a video on? Contact to let me know!

- Quantum Material I: Superconductors

- Quantum Material II: Topological Insulators

- Quantum Material III: Frustrated Magnets

- How to Create Quantum Materials? - Building Legos of Atoms

- How to Measure the Electrical Properties of Quantum Materials? - Giving it a Shock

- Quantum Materials under a High Magnetic Field - the Field 100000 Times Stronger than the Earth's Field

Anything else you want to know? Please contact me!