Prof. Dr Haigen Gao | Functional Materials | Best Researcher Award
Prof. Dr. Haigen Gao is a renowned materials scientist at Panzhihua University, China, specializing in computational materials science ๐ง ๐งช. He earned his Ph.D. from Nanjing University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Tsinghua University ๐๐ฌ. His cutting-edge research uses density functional theory (DFT) to predict and design multiferroic and ferroelectric materials โ๏ธ๐. As a chief scientist for the NSFC ๐จ๐ณ and author of numerous high-impact publications and patents ๐๐, Prof. Gao combines theoretical depth with real-world application. His work plays a pivotal role in the development of advanced functional materials for next-generation technologies ๐งฒ๐งฑ.
Prof. Dr Haigen Gao, Panzhihua Univeristy, China
Profile
๐ Education
Prof. Haigen Gao holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from Nanjing University, one of Chinaโs premier institutions for scientific research ๐งช๐. Following his doctoral studies, he completed a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship at Tsinghua University, widely recognized as one of the top engineering universities in the world ๐๐๏ธ. His academic training provided him with a strong foundation in theoretical modeling and materials design ๐ง ๐. This high-level education equipped him to lead innovative research in computational materials science and physical property prediction ๐ฌ๐. Prof. Gaoโs scholarly path reflects a blend of academic excellence and scientific ambition ๐๐งโ๐ฌ
๐ผ Experience
Prof. Haigen Gao is an accomplished materials scientist at Panzhihua University, with a strong academic and research background ๐ซ๐ฌ. He earned his Ph.D. from Nanjing University and completed a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship at Tsinghua University, one of Chinaโs top institutions ๐๐จ๐ณ. Currently, he serves as Chief Scientist on projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, leading innovative efforts in materials research ๐งช๐. His expertise centers on theoretical prediction and design of new materials and exploring their physical properties through advanced computational methods ๐ง ๐. Prof. Gao blends theory with application, driving discovery in modern materials science โ๏ธ๐ก.
๐งฒ Scientific Contributions
He has made significant advancements in 2D multiferroic materials by using density functional theory (DFT) to design stable structures based on BaTiOโ โ๏ธ๐ก. His work revealed that Ni substitution at Ti sites can effectively induce strong coupling between electric and spin orders, overcoming limitations from Ba site distortion and experimental challenges with Ti site replacements ๐ฌ๐. The resulting magnetoelectric coupling coefficient exceeds 10 V/cmยทOe, outperforming traditional composite systems ๐๐. These insights offer a promising route for next-generation multifunctional materials used in sensors, memory devices, and spintronics ๐ง ๐พ๐ง.
๐ฌ Research Focus
The research focus centers on multiferroic and ferroelectric materials, which exhibit unique combinations of electric, magnetic, and structural properties ๐๐งฒ๐งช. These materials play a crucial role in the development of next-generation memory devices, sensors, actuators, and energy harvesters ๐พ๐ฏโก. The work involves understanding domain dynamics, phase transitions, and structure-property relationships at both nano and macro scales ๐๐ฌ. By integrating experimental techniques and theoretical modeling, the aim is to design smart, tunable materials for applications in electronics, spintronics, and green technologies ๐ฅ๏ธ๐๐ฑ. This research contributes to advancing miniaturization and multifunctionality in modern electronic systems ๐ฑ๐ก.
๐ Publication
First-principles study on influences of surface and thickness on magnetic and ferroelectric properties of quasi-two-dimensional BaTiOโ (001) ultrathin film doped with Ni at Ti site
Authors:
H. Gao, Haigen
C. Hu, Chaofan
Journal:
Surfaces and Interfaces, 2025