Meng Tang
Meng Tang’s research focuses on the physics and applications of spintronics, with an emphasis on the experimental exploration of spin-orbit torque phenomena and their applications in developing new types of information storage and processing devices. His work aims to contribute to the advancement of information technology with ultra-low power consumption.
Biography
Meng Tang earned his bachelor’s degree in applied physics and his Ph.D. in physics from Tongji University. In December 2022, he joined the Physical Science and Engineering Division at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) as a postdoctoral fellow under the supervision of Professor Xixiang Zhang. In March 2024, he transitioned to the Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering Division at KAUST, where he now works as a postdoctoral fellow under the supervision of Professor Gianluca Setti.
Research Interests
Meng Tang's research interests include spin-orbit torque (SOT) effects and spin transport, SOT-driven magnetization switching, SOT-based MRAM, spintronics-based neuromorphic computing and hardware security primitives, and superconducting spintronics. His areas of expertise encompass thin film deposition techniques (such as magnetron sputtering and pulsed laser deposition), nanofabrication methods (including lithography and ion milling), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), electrical transport measurements, harmonic Hall voltage measurements for SOT, current-driven magnetization switching measurements, spin-torque ferromagnetic resonance (ST-FMR), magneto-optical Kerr effect (MOKE) microscopy, X-ray reflection (XRR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Additionally, he is proficient in LabVIEW programming for measurement automation.
Awards and Distinctions
- Award for outstanding academic achievements of graduate students , Tongji university, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Special Artificial Microstructure Materials and Technology, 2020
- Outstanding poster presentation , Chinese Physical Society, 2017
Qualifications
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Physics, Tongji university, China, 2021
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Applied Physics, Tongji university, China, 2015
- English
- Professional working proficiency
- Chinese
- Native or bilingual proficiency
Languages
Selected Publications
- Tang, M. ., Shen, K. ., Xu, S. ., Yang, H. ., Hu, S. ., Lv, W. ., … Qiu, X. . (2020). Bulk spin torque-driven perpendicular magnetization switching in L10 FePt single layer. Advanced Materials, 32(31), 8. https://doi.org/ https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202002607 (Original work published 2020)
- Tang, M. ., Ramaswamy, R. ., Yang, H. ., Yang, H. ., Fan, W. ., Shi, Z. ., … Qiu, X. . (2018). Ferromagnet structural tuning of interfacial symmetry breaking and spin Hall angle in ferromagnet/heavy metal bilayers. Applied Physics Letters, 113, 5. https://doi.org/doi.org/10.1063/1.5063974 (Original work published 2018)
- Zheng, D. ., Tang, M. ., Xu, J. ., Liu, C. ., Li, Y. ., Chen, A. ., … Zhang, X. . (2024). Temperature-dependent magnon torque in SrIrO3/NiO/ferromagnetic multilayers. Applied Physics Letters, 124, 6. https://doi.org/ doi: 10.1063/5.0187983 (Original work published 2024)
- Zhou, X. ., Tang, M. ., Fan, X. L., Qiu, X. P., & Zhou, S. M. (2016). Disentanglement of bulk and interfacial spin Hall effect in ferromagnet/normal metal interface. Physical Review B, 94(14), 5. https://doi.org/doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.94.144427 (Original work published 2016)
- Dai, Y. ., Zhao, Y. W., Ma, L. ., Tang, M. ., Qiu, X. P., Liu, Y. ., … Zhou, S. M. (2022). Fourfold Anisotropic Magnetoresistance of L10 FePt Due to Relaxation Time Anisotropy. Physical Review Letters, 128(24), 6. https://doi.org/doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.128.247202 (Original work published 2022)
- Hu, S. ., Shao, D.-F. ., Yang, H. ., Pan, C. ., Fu, Z. ., Tang, M. ., … Qiu, X. . (2022). Efficient perpendicular magnetization switching by a magnetic spin Hall effect in a noncollinear antiferromagnet. Nature Communications, 13, 7. https://doi.org/doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-32179-2 (Original work published 2022)
- Xu, S. ., Dai, B. ., Jiang, Y. ., Xiong, D. ., Cheng, H. ., Tai, L. ., … Zhao, W. . (2024). Universal scaling law for chiral antiferromagnetism. Nature Communications, 15, 7. https://doi.org/doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-46325-5 (Original work published 2024)
- Xue, H. ., Tang, M. ., Zhang, Y. ., Ji, Z. ., & Qiu, X. . (2021). Giant Enhancement of Spin-Orbit Torque Efficiency in Pt/Co Bilayers by Inserting a WSe2 under Layer. Advanced Electronic Materials, 8(1), 6. https://doi.org/doi.org/10.1002/aelm.202100684 (Original work published 2021)
- Yang, H. ., Chen, H. ., Tang, M. ., Hu, S. ., & Qiu, X. . (2020). Characterization of spin-orbit torque and thermoelectric effects via coherent magnetization rotation. Physical Review B, 102(2), 11. https://doi.org/doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.102.024427 (Original work published 2020)
- Fan, W. ., Zhao, J. ., Tang, M. ., Chen, H. ., Yang, H. ., Lv, W. ., … Qiu, X. . (2019). Asymmetric Spin-Orbit-Torque-Induced Magnetization Switching With a Noncollinear In-Plane Assisting Magnetic Field. Physical Review Applied, 11(3), 7. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevApplied.11.034018 (Original work published 2019)
- Hu, S. ., Yang, H. ., Tang, M. ., Chen, H. ., Yang, Y. ., Zhou, S. ., & Qiu, X. . (2020). Current-Induced Planar Resistive Switching Mediated by Oxygen Migration in NiO/Pt Bilayer. Advanced Electronic Materials, 6(10), 8. https://doi.org/doi.org/10.1002/aelm.202000584 (Original work published 2020)
