1. Lab Overview

The Quantum Materials Theory Group explores emergent electronic phenomena in quantum materials using theoretical and computational approaches. Our research focuses on understanding how various quantum effects—such as electron correlation, topology, spin-orbit coupling, magnetism, and superconductivity—give rise to novel phases of matter and unusual electronic properties.

We are particularly interested in strongly correlated and topological materials, including layered quasi-two-dimensional magnets, correlated topological systems, flat-band materials, superconductors, graphene-based systems, and transition-metal compounds. By combining first-principles electronic-structure calculations, many-body theoretical methods, and symmetry/topology-based analysis, we aim to reveal the fundamental mechanisms behind metal-insulator transitions, magnetic phase transitions, non-Fermi-liquid behavior, topological surface states, and other emergent phenomena.

Our mission is to predict, characterize, and understand quantum materials that may host new principles of condensed matter physics and provide a foundation for future quantum technologies. Through close connections between microscopic theory, realistic materials modeling, and experimentally relevant predictions, the group seeks to bridge fundamental physics and materials discovery.

2. Principal Investigator

Prof. Kim, Minsung

3. Research Areas

• • Topological Physics
• • Correlated materials
• • Nanomaterials with novel electronic structures
• • Spin-orbit coupling effects
• • Density functional theory
• • Dynamical mean field theory

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