Hu Research Laboratory at UCLA
H-Lab · UCLA
UCLA · Hu Research Laboratory

First-Principles Theory and AI-Assisted Modeling

We develop first-principles and AI-assisted approaches to understand microscopic transport mechanisms and guide materials discovery. Our research investigates higher-order phonon anharmonicity, isotope-induced vibrational phenomena, ultrahigh thermal conductivity, and hydrodynamic phonon transport.

Our theory studies span bulk crystals and two-dimensional materials. Experimental comparisons connect atomistic predictions with measurable transport behavior.

Selected publications