Emergent Superconductivity in Low Dimensions

Abstract

To start, I would like to warmly thank my supervisor, Prof. Christos Panagopoulos.Following my Bachelor and Master in material sciences in EPFL, Switzerland , he gave me the opportunity to do a PhD in applied physics in NTU, Singapore, and learn a set of highly skilled measurement techniques to study a new field to me. He taught me to surpass my own expectations and always seek greater achievements.As superconductivity was a completely new field to me, I have been able to achieve a good understanding of this subject also thanks to the close collaboration with A. P.Petrovic. He provided valuable insights which I am very grateful for.My lab mates Sai Swaroop Sunku, Xian Yang Tee, Shikun He, Anjan Soumyanarayanan and A. P. Petrovic made the experimental learning experience highly memorable, and I will cherish the good (and less good) times we shared installing, fixing and operating the different systems. During the long measurements periods, the lab felt like a little family, and I thank them all for that. I would also like to thank my other colleagues,