Biography
| Dr. Le received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Central Florida in 2012. He was as a Postdoctoral Associate from 2012 to 2016, Assistant Scientist from 2016 to 2024, and Associate Scientist from 2014 to 2025, before being appointed Assistant Professor of Physics in August 2025 in the Department of Physics at the University of Central Florida. Since 2019, he has also held a secondary joint appointment with the Renewable Energy & Chemical Transformations Cluster at the University of Central Florida. |
Research Areas
| Le is dedicated to uncovering the fundamental behaviors of energy materials to inform the design of innovative materials for next-generation applications. Le explores a wide range of research areas, including: Electrocatalysis materials that drive efficient electrochemical reactions. Thermocatalysis materials for heat-driven catalytic processes. Energy storage materials for high performance, sustainable, and affordable energy storage. Molecular Electronic materials enabling nanoscale electronic devices. Quantum Device materials engineered for quantum technologies.
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Research Opportunities for Students
| We are continually seeking motivated graduate and undergraduate students to join our team and work on cutting-edge projects that leverage machine learning, artificial intelligence, and first-principles computational methods to study materials under realistic conditions.
Information on requirements Currently accepting: Yes Graduate: Yes Undergraduate: Yes
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Publications
Courses Taught
| PHY 2053 (Spring 2026) |
