Prof. Dr. Na Liu is a leading researcher and academic in quantum transport and spintronic device design, with a specialization in low-dimensional material systems. He earned his Ph.D. in Science from the School of Physics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China. Currently serving as a Professor and Master’s Supervisor, Dr. Liu has played a pivotal role in advancing the theoretical understanding and computational modeling of novel nanoscale materials and their transport behaviors. He has led multiple national and provincial research projects and published over 20 SCI-indexed papers in prestigious journals such as Physica E, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, and Journal of Applied Physics.
Professional Profile.
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Professional Experience
Prof. Liu has served as a faculty member in physics and materials science, supervising graduate students and leading key research initiatives. He has independently presided over:
His work contributes to the design of energy-efficient nanoelectronic and spintronic devices using quantum transport theory and first-principles simulations.
Research Interest
Quantum Transport in Nanostructures
Spintronic Device Design
First-Principles Calculations (DFT, NEGF)
Blue Phosphorene Nanoribbons
Edge Engineering and Doping in 2D Materials
Negative Differential Resistance (NDR) Effects
Low-Power Nanoelectronic Applications
Publications Top Noted
Silicon-doped armchair blue phosphorene nanoribbons: Low-bias negative differential resistance for low-power nanoelectronic devices
Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 2025
[DOI: 10.1016/j.mssp.2025.109868]
➤ Demonstrates NDR effect in blue phosphorene for future low-power devices.
First-principles study on torsion effect of Mn(dmit)₂-molecule junction with blue phosphorene nanoribbon electrodes
Physica B: Condensed Matter, 2025
[DOI: 10.1016/j.physb.2025.417314]
Transport properties and new device design in doped armchair blue phosphorene nanoribbons
Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 2025
[DOI: 10.1016/j.mssp.2024.108873]
Tuning spin-dependent transport properties of phosphorene nanoribbons by vanadium doping
Physica E, 2022
[DOI: 10.1016/j.physe.2021.115067]
Dual spin filtering and NDR effects in V-doped zigzag phosphorene nanoribbons with edge passivations
AIP Advances, 2022
[DOI: 10.1063/5.0075687]
Conclusion
Prof. Dr. Na Liu is a trailblazer in theoretical and computational nanoelectronics, with a clear focus on building the foundations for future low-power spintronic and quantum devices. His scholarly rigor, consistent research output, and leadership in national research initiatives make him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His continued contributions are set to influence the global landscape of electronics, quantum transport, and 2D materials research.