Our team
  • Prof Alexey Berdyugin
    PI: alexey@nus.edu.sg
    Dr. Alexey Berdyugin received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in condensed matter physics from Moscow Phystech (MIPT). After completing a PhD and a short post-doc. at the University of Manchester with Nobel Prize laureate, Sir. Andre Geim, Dr. Berdyugin joined the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 2022 as an assistant professor, where he has received the prestigious NUS Presidential Young Professorship award, and more recently the highly coveted National Research Foundation (NRF) of Singapore Fellowship Award 2024.
  • Dr. Daria Belotcerkovtceva
    Postdoctoral research fellow

    Dr. Daria Belotcerkovtceva completed her Bachelor’s degree at Tyumen State University and her Master's degree at Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology in Russia. She then pursued her Ph.D. at Uppsala University in Sweden, where her research focused on charge and spin transport in graphene-based devices. Specializing in graphene spintronics, Dr. Belotcerkovtceva investigated the use of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) graphene in advanced nanodevices, examining key aspects such as structural integrity, surface charge transfer doping, and current-carrying capacity. In her postdoctoral work, she continues to explore twisted multilayer CVD graphene, applying her expertise in device fabrication to unlock new opportunities in this field.
  • Dr. Krishna Prasad Bera
    Postdoctoral research fellow: kbera58@nus.edu.sg
    Krishna Prasad Bera qualified MSc in Physics with specialization in Condensed Matter Physics from University of Calcutta and MTech from IIT Kharagpur, India. He did his PhD from National Taiwan University, Taiwan. He worked as prestigious C.V. Raman Post-Doctoral Fellow at Indian Institute of Science(IISc) Bangalore, India. He was also former Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. His major research area is the demonstration of high-performance optoelectronic devices (photodetector, LEDs, and LASER) using organometallic compounds (MOF, organic and inorganic hybrid perovskite) in combination with single layer graphene. His present research interests focused on the investigation of optical and quantum transport properties in versatile twisted moiré superstructure of homo/heterobilayer utilizing graphene and TMDs materials.
  • Ian Babich
    PhD student: ian.babich@u.nus.edu
    I got my bachelor’s degree at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (2018-2022). During my BSc I joined biophysics department, but after a year of studying organic chemistry, quickly realized my mistake and switched focus on solid states physics. Subsequently, I joined a chair of Quantum Nanostructures Devices and Technology, where I studied superconductivity and quantum transport in planar Josephson junctions on topological insulators. After graduation, I joined quantum transport lab in I-FIM. Here I focus on fabrication of twisted multilayer Van der Waals heterostructures and measurement of their quantum transport properties. When I have free time, I like to read or watch art films while consuming liters of coffee.
  • Iakov Reznikov
    PhD student: reznikov@u.nus.edu
    Grew up in Chelyabinsk, Russia. Graduated with a BSc and MSc in Physics from Lomonosov University, Moscow. Since 2022 I am a PhD student at MSE NUS. Research interests: 2-dimentional materials; heterostructures; nanoelectronics.
    Hobbies: squash, theater and photography
  • Ilya Begichev
    PhD student: ilia_begichev@u.nus.edu
    I have graduated from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. My Bachelor and Master theses were focused on optical properties of Van der Waals materials. In the science of quantum materials I see a great beauty because everything around us is inherently quantum at microscopic scale. I like playing basketball and reading all kinds of weird books.

  • Nansi Zhou
    PhD student
    Degree: BEng, South China University of Technology, 2023.
    Research motivation: Try to understand a little more about this world.
    Hobbies: Various sports, such as table tennis, rock climbing, and Aikido.
  • Ying Gong
    Master student
    I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Traffic Materials from Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT). In the past, I primarily participated in research projects focused on the performance of concrete composites. Currently, I am pursuing a Master's degree in Material Science at the National University of Singapore, hoping to gain valuable insights in my future research. In my free time, I enjoy reading novels and watching anime.
  • Yanbo Liu
    Master student
    I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Jilin University, and I am currently pursuing my studies at the National University of Singapore. My work focuses on the fabrication and characterization of van der Waals superlattices. I am deeply interested in this field and hope to gain a deeper understanding of 2D material heterostructures and their applications in technologies. In my free time, I enjoy traveling and exploring different cultures and landscapes.
  • Yuki Zhang
    Master student
    I graduated from Southwest Jiaotong University with a bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering and am currently pursuing my studies at the School of Materials Science and Engineering at the National University of Singapore. My current research focuses on growing graphene on hexagonal boron nitride crystals, a topic I am deeply passionate about. I am eager to expand my knowledge, particularly in areas like semiconductors, while continuously exploring new frontiers and embracing challenges in my academic journey.
  • Haoyu Zhu
    Master student
    I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern Polytechnical University in China, where my work was centered on DFT calculations. I am now continuing my academic journey at the National University of Singapore, focusing on accelerating sensitive electrical measurements in my current research. I am passionate about exploring diverse fields, continuously learning new things, and embracing new challenges. I am committed to steadily advancing in my academic journey.
  • Lu Ji
    FYP student
    I am an undergraduate student majoring is material science and engineering. I enjoyed my campus life in Northwestern Polytechnical University in China for past three years. I am now working on my final year project in National University of Singapore as an exchange student. And in the future, I will continue to persue my master’s degree also in National University of Singapore. My project is focused on using mica as stamp to fabricate 2D material heterostructure. The life of research is more interesting for me. Combining the theory knowledge with the realistic experiment, using knowledge to solve problems satisfies my mind. Hope my future research will be successful
Former group members
Name
Anson Wong
Fangjie Chen
Position in the Lab
MS student
MS student
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