Yuan Cao
Assistant Professor · College of Letters and Science · University of California, Berkeley
Quick answer: Yuan Cao is Assistant Professor at University of California, Berkeley. Yuan Cao shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Prof. Yuan Cao is looking for highly self-motivated perspective graduate student and postdoctoral researchers in the field of 2D materials, low-temperature electrical transport, nanophotonics, metamaterials, MEMS and related fields, starting 2024 fall. Previous nanofabrication experience is a bonus.
Research interests
His primary research interest is in the electrical, optical, and mechanical properties of low-dimensional materials, and how to engineer these properties and find applications for them using cross-disiplinary approaches including nanotechnology, metamaterials, and microelectricalmechanical systems (MEMS).
Frequently asked questions
Is Yuan Cao hiring PhD students at University of California, Berkeley?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Yuan Cao's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Prof. Yuan Cao is looking for highly self-motivated perspective graduate student and postdoctoral researchers in the field of 2D materials, low-temperature electrical transport, nanophotonics, metamat.
What does Yuan Cao research?
His primary research interest is in the electrical, optical, and mechanical properties of low-dimensional materials, and how to engineer these properties and find applications for them using cross-disiplinary approaches including nanotechnology, metamaterials, and microelectricalmechanical systems (
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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