Exploring van der Waals magnetism in two-dimensional systems

Authors

Manh-Huong Phan ⋅ US University of South Florida, USA

Abstract

Two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals (vdW) magnets are emerging as the cornerstone of a next-generation computing paradigm rooted in spintronics. Beyond their compactness, these magnets promise accelerated processing, reduced energy demands, and enhanced storage capabilities. However, to fully unlock their potential, precise control over their atomic-scale magnetism at room temperature is essential. In this context, we discovered strong and tunable room temperature ferromagnetism in atomically thin magnetic materials, especially in transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) and heterostructures, that have the potential to transform the fields of vdW spintronics, opto-spintronics, valleytronics, and quantum computation. I will explore the evolving opportunities and challenges within 2D van der Waals (vdW) magnet research. I'll introduce an innovative method for manipulating 2D magnetism using light, and demonstrate how we can harness this optical control to modulate thermally driven spin currents through the spin Seebeck effect, giving rise to the emerging field of Opto-Spin-Caloritronics.

About the Speaker

Manh-Huong Phan, University of South Florida, USA

Manh-Huong Phan is a Full Professor of Physics at the University of South Florida. He received a Ph.D. degree in Engineering Physics from Bristol University, UK in 2006, following a M.S. degree in Applied Physics from Chungbuk National University, South Korea in 2003, and a B.S. degree in Physics from Vietnam National University, Hanoi in 2000. Renowned as a leading expert, Dr. Phan specializes in developing advanced magnetocaloric and magnetoimpedance materials for energy-efficient magnetic refrigeration and smart sensor technologies. Recently, his group made a groundbreaking discovery by uncovering light-tunable room-temperature ferromagnetism in atomically thin van der Waals materials that have the potential to transform the fields of spintronics, spin-caloritronics, valleytronics, and quantum computation. He has published more than 350 peer-reviewed ISI journal papers, ten review papers, eight book chapters, and one textbook. He serves as the Managing Editor and Co-Founder of the esteemed Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices, as well as an Editor for Applied Sciences, and an Editorial Board Member of Scientific Reports. Recognized for his outstanding achievements, Dr. Phan was bestowed with an Honorary Doctorate Degree by Vietnam National University, Hanoi in 2021. He is a recipient of The USF Outstanding Faculty Research Achievement Awards in 2017, 2019, and 2021, and The USF Outstanding Graduate Faculty Mentor Award in 2018. Moreover, he was honored with The Honorary Medal by Vietnam National University, Hanoi in 2018. He has been consistently recognized in the list of the World's Top 1 Percent Scientists from 2020 to 2023. Dr. Phan is a sought-after speaker, delivering plenary, keynote, and invited talks at prestigious professional meetings on magnetism and magnetic materials (MMM, ICM, APS, MRS, INTERMAG, TMS, etc.). Furthermore, he has played a pivotal role in organizing numerous international conferences on magnetism, nanomaterials, and nanotechnology.

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Issue

2024: Proceedings of the 42nd Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Conference

Article ID

SPP-2024-INV-1F-02

Section

Invited Presentations

Published

2024-07-02

How to Cite

[1]

M-H Phan, Exploring van der Waals magnetism in two-dimensional systems, Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas 42, SPP-2024-INV-1F-02 (2024). URL: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2024-INV-1F-02.