Zhang Ying, new PhD researcher at 2d Foundry

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Zhang Ying is from China and joined the Material Science Institute of Madrid two months ago. She is now a Ph.D. researcher in the 2D Foundry group as a PhD researcher.

What have you worked on so far?

During my master's study, my main research direction was the first-principles study of two-dimensional van der Waals heterojunctions. I gained an in-depth understanding and research on van der Waals heterojunctions by systematically studying their geometric structure, electronic, and optical properties.

What will you work on? With whom?

I would like to study the influence of strain  on  the  electrical   and  optoelectronic  properties   of  vdW  heterostructure, which is crucial   for   achieving   high-performance   and   high    stability   vdW heterostructure  for  optoelectronic  devices.  By  gaining  a  deeper  understanding  of these  complex interactions, we can not only advance the fundamental understanding of 2D materials and vdW heterostructures  in  basic   science,  but   also   lay  the   groundwork  for  their   application  in high-performance optoelectronic devices.

Why did you choose ICMM?

ICMM is a research institute with strong academic atmosphere, the professors and colleagues here are experienced. Beside, the 2D foundry team has rich research experience in the field of two-dimensional materials and devices, which is very attractive to me.

And a personal touch: any hobbies? What would you like to contribute to the institute?

In my spare time, I like watching some relaxing movies, doing puzzles while listening to music, and I also like eating delicious Chinese food. I hope to collaborate with people from different fields at ICMM, gain knowledge and share my experience, and produce high-quality papers.