Prof. Shao Chun Li, affiliated with Nanjing University, is a prolific researcher whose work primarily focuses on condensed matter physics and materials science, particularly low-dimensional quantum materials. His research explores the fundamental electronic properties of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) and topological materials such as WTe₂ and ZrTe₅. These materials are of significant interest due to their exotic quantum phenomena, including quantum spin Hall effect, topological insulating behavior, superconductivity, charge density waves, and pseudogap states. Notable among his contributions is the observation of a Coulomb gap in monolayer 1T’-WTe₂, which has implications for understanding electron-electron interactions in two-dimensional systems. He has also investigated potassium-intercalated Td-WTe₂ and revealed emergent superconducting properties, broadening the potential for novel quantum device applications. Furthermore, his work on 1T-TiSe₂ provided insights into charge density wave inhomogeneity and pseudogap phenomena, contributing to the broader understanding of correlated electron systems. Through detailed experimental techniques such as scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES), Prof. Li’s research elucidates the complex interplay of lattice, charge, and spin in quantum materials. With over 3,642 citations and an h-index of 30, his scholarly output, including 59 publications in high-impact journals like Nature Communications, Nano Letters, and Physical Review B, reflects his strong influence in the field. Prof. Li’s investigations not only deepen the fundamental understanding of quantum states of matter but also support the development of next-generation electronic and quantum technologies.
Featured Publications
1. Song, Y.‑H., Jia, Z.‑Y., Zhang, D., Zhu, X.‑Y., Shi, Z.‑Q., Wang, H., Zhu, L., Yuan, Q.‑Q., Zhang, H., Xing, D.‑Y., & Li, S.‑C. (2018). Observation of Coulomb gap in the quantum spin Hall candidate single‑layer 1T′‑WTe₂. Nature Communications, 9(1).
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2. Zhu, L., Li, Q.‑Y., Lv, Y.‑Y., Li, S.‑C., Zhu, X.‑Y., Jia, Z.‑Y., et al. (2018). Superconductivity in potassium‑intercalated Td‑WTe₂. Nano Letters, 18(10).
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3. Zhang, K.‑W., Yang, C.‑L., Lei, B., Lu, P., Li, X.‑B., Jia, Z.‑Y., Song, Y.‑H., Sun, J., Chen, X., Li, J.‑X., & Li, S.‑C. (2018). Unveiling the charge density wave inhomogeneity and pseudogap state in 1T‑TiSe₂. Science Bulletin, 63(7), 426‑432.
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