Over two days from Monday, June 9 to Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the "Quantum Materials Workshop and Lab Tour" was held at Tohoku University as part of the activities of AOS (University of Washington-Tohoku University: Academic Open Space), jointly established by Tohoku University and the University of Washington in the United States. This event was part of an international workshop series to discuss the latest research findings on quantum materials.

On the first day, a lab tour was conducted. Participants visited research laboratories within the Katahira and Aobayama campuses. At each laboratory, active discussions were held regarding research on electron spin waves, 2D materials, quantum structure devices, and other topics.

On the second day of the workshop, internationally leading researchers gave lectures. From the University of Washington, Professor Xiaodong presented on optical control of quantum anomalous Hall effect. Professor Di Xiao talked about Projective Construction of Fractional Chern Insulator Wave functions. Professor Ting Cao discussed Moiré Superlattices and Beyond: AI-Driven First-Principles Modeling and Quantum Computing of Correlated Topological Phases. From Tohoku University, Professor Takafumi Sato presented research on electronic states of quantum materials using micro-ARPES. Professor Makoto Kohda elaborated on SnS crystal growth and monolayering.

In addition, Dr. Yoshihiro Iwasa, Group Director of the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN) addressed "Nonreciprocal transport in 2D/topological materials."

Through these efforts, it is expected that international research networks in the field of quantum materials will be expanded and deepened.

For more information about the workshop, please see the Global Strategy Office website.

Quantum Materials Workshop and lab tour