Wei Tsen recognized with Early Researcher Award

Monday, March 12, 2018

Wei Tsen
Ìý, assistant professor at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) and the Department of Chemistry, is one of eleven University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ researchers receiving an Early Researcher Award, the Government of Ontario announced.

Tsen leads the where he is studying atomically thin quantum materials and developing novel quantum devices based on their exotic properties. He uses a combination of experimental techniques for materials characterization at the nanoscale, such as transmission electron microscopy, micro-optical spectroscopy and magnetotransport measurements, as well as state-of-the-art nanofabrication processes for device engineering.

The announcement is part of aÌýÌýaimed at supporting research and innovative discoveries across Ontario. Each researcher will receive $140,000 over five years as well as an additional $50,000 from the University.Ìý

Previous winners of the Early Researcher Award at IQC include: , , , ,Ìý, Vadim Makarov,Ìý, Andrew Childs,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý,ÌýÌýandÌý.