Ph. D. - Physics
University of Texas at Austin
Ming Xie
Assistant Professor - Physics
SCI 3.126
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Currently accepting undergraduate and graduate students
Professional Preparation
Research Areas
- Emergent quantum phenomena in correlated and topological materials
- Two-dimensional systems, van der Waals materials and twisted moiré superlattices
- Exciton and polariton condensation, quantum Hall physics, and quantum magnetism
- Developing advanced theoretical and computational tools for interacting electrons and bosons
- Bridging fundamental theory with innovative device concepts in quantum materials
Publications
Probing quantum anomalous Hall states in twisted bilayer WSe₂ via attractive polaron spectroscopy 2025 - Preprint
Long-lived topological flat-band excitons in semiconductor moiré superlattices: A bosonic Kane-Mele model platform 2024 - Journal Article
Thermal crossover from a Chern insulator to a fractional Chern insulator in pentalayer graphene 2024 - Journal Article
Giant optical nonlinearity of fermi polarons in atomically thin semiconductors 2024 - Journal Article
Excitonic Mott insulator in a Bose-Fermi-Hubbard system of moiré WS2/WSe2 heterobilayer 2024 - Journal Article
Additional Information
Postdoc Position Opening
The research group of Prof. Ming Xie in the Physics Department at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for a postdoctoral position in theoretical and computational condensed matter physics.
About the position
We are seeking a creative, independent, and highly motivated researcher with expertise and interest in theoretical and numerical studies of many-body interacting and topological quantum matter. Our group’s research spans a broad range of topics, including but not limited to correlated and topological phases; topological flat-band materials; moiré superlattices; two-dimensional materials; superconductivity; collective excitations (e.g., excitons, magnons, skyrmions); integer and fractional quantum (anomalous) Hall effects; machine learning approaches for quantum many-body problems. We are also interested in developing innovative approaches to harness novel physical properties of these systems for device applications and quantum simulation and computation. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in theoretical modeling and/or numerical simulations of quantum matter, including their electronic structure, electron-electron correlations, topology, and transport/optical properties. The position offers opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in diverse areas of condensed matter and quantum physics within the department and across different institutions. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive research environment that empowers every member to reach their full potential.
Apply to the position
Interested applicants should send an updated CV with a full publications list and cover letter describing research experience, interests and goals to Ming.Xie@UTDallas.edu.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The preferred start date is Fall 2025 or Spring 2026, with a latest possible start no later than Fall 2026.