The Asian Scientist 100
Xi Dai
Institution
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Country
Hong Kong
Field
Physics
Dai received the 2025 Future Science Prize in Physical Science for pioneering contributions to condensed matter physics and topological materials, including predicting novel quantum states and enabling their experimental realization, advancing next-generation electronic and quantum technologies.
(Photo: The Future Science Prize Foundation)
AWARDS
- 2025 Future Science Prize in Physical Science
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