Biography
Dr. Nakajima received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Tokyo in 2007. After his Ph.D., he spent five years as an Assistant Professor at the University of Tokyo (2007-2012) before working as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Maryland (2012-2016). He joined UCF in 2016 where he is currently an Assistant Professor.
Research Area
Dr. Nakajima’s research focuses on design, crystal growth, and characterization of novel quantum materials, including topological semimetals/insulators, unconventional superconductors, and quantum critical metals. In particular, his expertise lies in characterization by utilizing charge/thermal transport and thermodynamic measurements in millikelvin temperature range.
Research Opportunities for Students
Materials synthesis and characterization
Information on requirements:
Currently accepting:
Graduate: Yes
Undergraduate; Yes
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- Is it Paid? – No
- In a lab? – Yes
- Prerequisites – Physics 2, Solid State Physics
- Learning materials – P.G. de Gennes, Superconductivity of Metals and Alloys/N, Ashcroft and D. Mermin, Solid State Physics
