Quantum Transport in 2D and Moiré Materials
Dacen Waters
The Waters Lab explores emergent phases in two-dimensional (2D) quantum materials and moiré heterostructures through electronic transport measurements at extreme conditions — temperatures down to 10 mK and magnetic fields up to 9 T. Moiré patterns form when two atomically thin layers, such as sheets of graphene, are stacked with a slight twist angle or lattice mismatch. These systems enable unprecedented control to create custom-designed materials, where interactions and topology can be tuned with remarkable precision.
Our research focuses on:
- Cutting-edge 2D device fabrication — engineering entirely new states of matter by tailoring moiré patterns through twist angle control and material combinations.
- Correlated and topological phases — uncovering novel forms of magnetism, superconductors, and other ordered states.
- Quantum device potential — investigating material properties relevant for quantum computing, sensing, and next-generation electronics.