Welcome to Prof. Tong Zhou’s research group in the College of Science at Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo. We explore condensed matter physics with an emphasis on topological quantum computation, topological quantum states, and quantum transport phenomena at superconductor-semiconductor interfaces.
Research Interests
We propose the altermagnetic proximity effect, whereby the hallmark momentum-dependent spin splitting of an altermagnet is transferred across an interface into adjacent nonmagnetic layers, enabling valley-dependent spin splitting and topological superconductivity with Majorana modes in versatile heterostructures. Phys. Rev. Lett. 2026, Editors’ Suggestion.
We propose antiferroelectric altermagnets that allow spin polarization to be electrically switched on and off via reversible antiferroelectric–ferroelectric transitions. Phys. Rev. Lett. 2025, Editors' Suggestion, Featured in Physics, PRL Collection of 2025, ESI Hot Paper.
We propose a mini-gate-controlled two-dimensional Majorana platform that enables the generation, manipulation, and fusion of Majorana bound states, providing a feasible route to directly probe their non-Abelian statistics through charge sensing in planar Josephson junctions. Nat. Commun. 2022.
We propose quantum spin-valley Hall kink states in two-dimensional hexagonal topological insulators, enabling robust spin-valley-momentum-locked transport and room-temperature topological channels for spin-valley filters, valves, and waveguides through materials design and interface engineering. Phys. Rev. Lett. 2021.
We propose a novel X-shaped Josephson junction platform that enables phase-controlled Majorana generation and braiding, offering a robust route to probe non-Abelian statistics and advance scalable topological quantum computing. Phys. Rev. Lett. 2020.