Sean Doan

Sean is from Irvine, California and earned his undergraduate degree in Applied Physics from UC Irvine. During his time there, Sean studied the excitonic and phononic properties of 2D TMD moiré superlattices and heterostructures in the Quantum Materials and Devices Lab and participated in the SULI program at Los Alamos National Laboratory focusing on the fabrication of quantum emitters in 2D materials. His current research interests are in studying 2D materials for their applications in quantum light generation and integration into quantum photonic devices. During his free time, he loves to hike, swim, and play video games. Sean also enjoys trying new foods and cuisines and hopes to become a better cook one day.

Recommended Reading: My favorite textbook so far is “The Oxford Solid State Basics”. The book is a great introduction for undergraduates to condensed matter and solid state physics. The content is intuitive and taught in a chronological journey of the field from its initial theoretical models progressing to the current revised models that solid state physics follows today.