About the project
This project will be focusing on the research on non-Hermitian topological physics. Frontier research topics of exceptional point/surfaces, non-Hermitian skin effect, and catastrophe theory will be pursued.
Topological band theory serves as a fundamental framework to generate new phase of matter with novel material properties. Topological physics has thus rendered direct impact in many research categories, such as materials science, photonics, acoustics, and electronics. Non-Hermitian physics involves the gain/loss ingredients as in general practical physical systems, where the extra degrees of freedom in the system eigenmodes promise fruitful topological physics beyond Hermitian systems.
This project will be exploring the topological physics in a non-Hermitian context, where the topological phase transition, band gap topology, and momentum space singularities will be extensively investigated.
The research will majorly focus on theoretical investigations, experimental demonstration through topological electrical circuit will also be pursued.
The School of Optoelectronics (ORC) is committed to promoting equality, diversity inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.
