Hui Cao

PhD

Hui Cao.

Hui Cao

PhD

Hui Cao

PhD

Research Interests

Synthesis of complex oxide thin films using molecular beam epitaxy, pulsed laser deposition, and sputtering. Investigation of crystal structure, electronic structure, transport, and magnetic properties of various thin films. Reconfigurable phase control through electrolyte gating (e.g., electrostatic, electrochemical, and advanced methods)

Biography Publications Teaching

Teaching

  • MDI 210—Chemical Design of Materials (Spring 2022)
  • MDI 332—Foundations of Materials Thermodynamics and Structures (Spring 2024)
  • MDI 481—Thin Films, Surfaces, and Interfaces (Fall 2023)
  • MDI 494—Materials Design Laboratory II (Spring 2026, Spring 2025)
  • MDI 501—Introduction to Materials Design and Informatics (Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021)
  • MDI 503—Thermodynamics and Molecular Structure of Materials (Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021)
  • MDI 506—Kinetics, Microstructure, and Defects (Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022)