Ms. Yue Yuan

PhD Candidate

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Yue Yuan holds an M.S. degree in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), where she is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in the same field, having commenced her doctoral studies in 2023. Her research is centered on the fabrication and characterization of two-dimensional (2D) materials and nanoelectronics, particularly focusing on hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) and transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs). Yue employs state-of-the-art techniques such as scanning probe microscopy (e.g. conductive atomic force microscopy (CAFM) and scanning thermal microscopy (SThM)), probe stations, focused ion beam (FIB), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to deeply explore and understand the properties and behaviors of these advanced materials and devices.

Her work is aimed at driving innovation in next-generation electronics by leveraging the unique properties of 2D materials. Yue is dedicated to advancing the field of 2D material-based nanotechnologies, with the ultimate goal of enhancing and optimizing electronic components at the nanoscale. Her research extends beyond fundamental characterization; she is actively involved in the practical integration of 2D materials into complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) microchips and other electronic architectures. Through her work, she aspires to bridge the gap between theoretical research and real-world applications, contributing significantly to the advancement of nanoelectronic technology and its applications in modern electronics.