X.-Z. CHEN
Research Assistant Professor, IDT & EIT, Ningbo
Research interests: Majorana, Altermagnet, Quantum Transport, Mesoscopic Physics
Work email: xzchen@idt.eitech.edu.cnGmail: chenxzhlzu@gmail.com
Research & background
I study quantum transport and topological quantum devices, with a focus on Majorana modes, magnetic textures, and altermagnets. My research combines analytical modeling with numerical simulations to connect microscopic electronic structure, topology, and experimentally accessible transport signals. My earlier work examined scanning gate microscopy, quantum scars, and many-body spectral statistics in graphene nanostructures.
Ningbo Institute of Digital Twin & Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo. I work with Prof. Tong Zhou’s group in Ningbo, China.
Methods & interests
I use Kwant for quantum transport and Bogoliubov–de Gennes models, micromagnetic simulations for magnetic textures, and first-principles calculations for electronic structure.
- Altermagnets and topological transport
- Majorana modes and quantum devices
- Graphene and mesoscopic physics
Employment
2025.12 - Present
Research Assistant Professor
Ningbo Institute of Digital Twin & Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo
2023.09 - 2025.11
Postdoctoral Researcher in Condensed Matter Theory
Eastern Institute for Advanced Study (EIAS), Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo
Education
2016.09 - 2023.06
Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics
Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
2020.12 - 2022.11
Joint Ph.D. training in Condensed Matter Physics
University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
2012 - 2016
Bachelor in Theoretical Physics
Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
Research conversations
I welcome discussions on quantum transport, scanning gate microscopy, altermagnets and topological superconductivity.